# Robotic Lawnmowers (UPDATE) The Automower 305 by Husqvarna is for Those Dog Days of Summer By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automower-305 References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/02/23/automower-305-robot-lawnmower/) & [corporate.husqvarna](http://corporate.husqvarna.com/index.php?afw_lang=en) Swedish outdoor product company [Husqvarna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-robot-mowers) has released the Automower 305, which is their latest in [lawn-care technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-care1). This $2,000 mower is intended for small lawns and works by following a stapled path you lay out on your lawn. The Automower 305 can last up to 40 minutes on a full charge and even has ingenious features such as an [alarm system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lopkin) to make sure no else is using this lazy man's dream to cut up their grass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robotic Lawn-care Technology:** The development of robotic lawn-care technology presents opportunities for businesses to create innovative and efficient automated solutions for maintaining lawns. - **Smart Lawnmowers:** The emergence of smart lawnmowers equipped with advanced features and capabilities opens up possibilities for businesses to tap into the market of technologically sophisticated lawn maintenance equipment. - **Wireless Lawnmower Charging:** The trend of wireless charging for lawnmowers provides opportunities for businesses to develop convenient and eco-friendly charging solutions for robotic lawnmowers. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry can explore robotics and automation to develop cutting-edge solutions for lawn-care and revolutionize the way people maintain their outdoor spaces. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can integrate robotic lawnmowers into smart home ecosystems, offering homeowners a seamless way to manage their lawn maintenance. - **Green Energy:** The green energy industry can develop efficient and renewable power sources for robotic lawnmowers, combining sustainability with advancements in lawn-care technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-robot-mowers.md) - [GPS-Powered Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-automower-520-epos.md) - [Fully-Automated Robot Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/410xe-nera.md) - [Automated Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology.md) - [Expansive Property Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-automower-450xh.md) - [Robotic Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-care.md) - [Robotic Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-mower.md) - [High-Power Five-Blade Robot Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neomow-x-3d.md) - [Auto-Mulching Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airseekers-tron-360-ai-vision-robotic-mower.md)