# Game-Integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers Husqvarna Unveils the Doom Game on Its Automower Nera By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automower-nera References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/can-your-robot-lawnmower-run-doom-this-one-can-162641979.html)  The Doom game makes its way to another platform and this time, the Automower Nera [robotic lawn mower models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-mowers1) by landscaping tech company [Husqvarna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-robot-mowers) get the game integrated. Now, users can [mow their lawns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-care) while playing the game as of this upcoming April. Once the game is downloaded, it can be played using the onboard display on the Automower Nera. By rotating the control knobs, it turns the Doomguy left and right -- once users press down the knob, it shoots. Additionally, when users hold down the start button, it will initiate a forward movement. To access this, users will have to sign up to get the software by September 9th and it won't be available for the US. Image Credit: Husqvarna ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Game-integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers:** Innovative gaming experience integrated into lawn care devices by Husqvarna. - **Automower Nera Doom Game:** Convergence of virtual reality gaming and landscaping technology in a unique consumer product. - **Virtual Reality Lawn Mowing:** Interactive gameplay transforming the experience of maintaining outdoor spaces through robotic assistance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Landscaping Technology:** Opportunities for technology-driven advancements in automated lawn care solutions. - **Gaming Industry:** Exploring new avenues for gamification in unexpected products for enhanced user engagement. - **Virtual Reality Integration:** Potential for expanding virtual reality applications beyond traditional entertainment into practical home duties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-mower.md) - [App-Controlled Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawnmower.md) - [Adaptive AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-robot-mowers.md) - [Low-Noise Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-automower-415x.md) - [Multi-Tasking Garden Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-x-vison.md) - [Autonomous Lawn Mower Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-lawn-mower.md) - [Intelligent Autonomous Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicut-series.md) - [Robotic AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cyber-mower.md) - [Fully-Automated Robot Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/410xe-nera.md)