# Autonomous Robot Lawn Mowers iRobot Alleviates the Labor-Intensive Stress of Mowing the Lawn By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-lawn-mower References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/irobot-terra-robot-mower/#/1) & [irobot](https://www.irobot.com/about-irobot/company-information/robot-lawn-mower) [iRobot's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobots-new-robovacs) latest venture is in the direction of landscaping with this robot lawn mower. Consumers with a backyard can wholeheartedly relate to the grind of taking care of outdoor spaces and the company is targetting this stress-inducing activity with autonomous technology. iRobot has gained popularity as a company with its [Roomba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-max-705-combo) robot vacuum and [Braava](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-4) robot mops which significantly revolutionized homecare. The latest addition to the family makes use of the firm's proprietary Smart Mapping technology which is crucial to performance. Through it, the robot lawn mower is able to memorize and "mimic traditional mowing patterns, cutting efficiently in straight, back-and-forth lines." Consumers can control the behavior of iRobot's Terra lawn mower through an application that programs everything — from cutting times to grass height. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Robot Landscaping:** The rise of autonomous robot mowers is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the landscaping industry. - **Smart Mapping Technology:** Advancements in smart mapping technology are enabling more efficient and effective autonomous robot lawn mowing. - **Home Automation:** The integration of iRobot's lawn mower with its existing home automation products shows potential for disruptive innovation in the broader homecare industry. ### Where This Applies - **Landscaping:** The autonomous robot lawn mower is disrupting the traditional landscaping industry by offering a more efficient and convenient solution for lawn care. - **Technology:** The use of smart mapping technology in autonomous robot lawn mowers is creating opportunities for innovation and growth in the technology industry. - **Homecare:** The integration of iRobot's lawn mower with its existing home automation products indicates potential for disruptive innovation in the broader homecare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramow.md) - [AI-Powered Robotic Lawnmower Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawnmowers.md) - [Automated Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology.md) - [AI-Supported Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navimow-i-series.md) - [Robotic Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawn-care.md) - [Redefined Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbox-series.md) - [Robotic AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cyber-mower.md) - [Auto-Mulching Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airseekers-tron-360-ai-vision-robotic-mower.md) - [App-Controlled Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-lawnmower.md)