Trend cluster
Category

Automated
Lawn

Consumers seek appliances that streamline outdoor care.

Autonomous Garden RobotsRobotic Lawn-Mowing StartupsAutomatic Lawn Care RobotsConnected Robotic Lawn MowersHybrid Power Lawnmowers

Trend

What is the Automated Lawn trend?

Automated Lawn: As new homeowners experiment with gardening and preparing their own food, they turn to products and services that ensure day-to-day lawn care is as streamlined as possible. Whether through autonomous appliances or mobile applications, this progression suggests that while consumers are interested in learning new skills, they prefer to automate anything relating to maintenance.

Trend themes

Themes within the Automated Lawn trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Automation of Lawn Care

The trend towards automation in the lawn and garden space is driven by consumers who seek streamlining in day-to-day outdoor maintenance.

02

Smart Irrigation

The trend towards conservation of water and going green, is driving the development of smart irrigation systems that are designed for landscape watering efficiency.

03

DIY Lawn Care Robots

The DIY lawn care industry has developed diverse options for builders looking to make a low-cost robot lawn mower or watering system.

Industry implications

What the Automated Lawn trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Home Automation Industry

Home automation business professionals can leverage the trend towards automation in the lawn and garden space by exploring opportunities to integrate smart lawn care systems into their product offerings.

For

Conservation Industry

Business professionals in the conservation industry can capitalize on the trend towards developing smart irrigation systems by exploring opportunities to develop and promote water conservation products.

For

DIY Industry

DIY businesses can explore opportunities in the DIY lawn care industry by developing DIY kits for robotics enthusiasts who want to build cost-effective robotic lawn mowers.

Workshop question

How can you better provide your customer with opportunities to educate themselves on your product or service?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Automated Lawn

Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.

Popularity76%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Automated Lawn trend

8 featured examples from Jun 5, 2015 to Jun 30, 2017
Autonomous Garden Robots
CategoryTech

Autonomous Garden Robots

'LawnBott' Robotic Mowers Allow for Scheduled Lawn Maintenance

The connected home industry can leverage autonomous garden robots to enhance their product offerings.

Robotic Lawn-Mowing Startups
CategoryTech

Robotic Lawn-Mowing Startups

HomeVP Installs Lawn-Mowing Robots In Your Home For a Monthly Fee

The home services industry can leverage robotic lawn-mowing devices and automation technology to expand their offerings and attract more customers.

Automatic Lawn Care Robots
CategoryTech

Automatic Lawn Care Robots

The WORX Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower Avoids Obstacles Like a Pro

Disruptive innovation potential in developing automated lawn care systems for connected homes.

Connected Robotic Lawn Mowers
CategoryTech

Connected Robotic Lawn Mowers

The Husqvarna Automower Makes Continuous Lawn Care Autonomous

Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine connected robotic lawn mowers with other smart home devices, such as automated sprinkler systems, to create a fully integrated and a…

Hybrid Power Lawnmowers
CategoryEco

Hybrid Power Lawnmowers

The 'Aurinco' Grass Lawn Mower Harnesses the Power of the Sun

Developing innovative lawnmower designs to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and efficient gardening tools.

Solar-Powered Watering Robots
CategoryEco

Solar-Powered Watering Robots

'Naiad' is a Smart Watering System That Saves Water

The agricultural industry can produce more robotic devices to help maximize water usage for crops.

DIY Robotic Lawn Mowers
CategoryArt & Design

DIY Robotic Lawn Mowers

The 'Ardumower' Can be Made Using Low-Cost Components from Scratch

Incorporating DIY robotic lawn mowers into smart home automation systems.

Lawn Care Apps
CategoryTech

Lawn Care Apps

The 'Lawnstarter' App Makes It Easier for Homeowners to Care for Their Gardens

The home services industry can benefit from the trend of aggregating services into one platform and providing personalized customer service.