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Today in boring news that has the potential the change a lot of people's lives in a non trivial way. Skynet is coming. It all starts innocuously.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/9145009/irobot-roomba-lawn-mower-approved

Edit: Doh, they already make decent ones:

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers-for-homeowners/

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Today in boring news that has the potential the change a lot of people's lives in a non trivial way. Skynet is coming. It all starts innocuously.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/9145009/irobot-roomba-lawn-mower-approved

Edit: Doh, they already make decent ones:

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers-for-homeowners/

Jeeze, for 2400 + tax I could have a killer riding mower and enjoy some outside time. Though, the idea of never even thinking about making time to mow grass is tempting....

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This is only for one of our schemes for containment. . .

BTW, the company name is iRobot. One of our indoor floor cleaners is called the "Roomba". :-)

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Damn if only they make one to rack the leafs ...

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Damn if only they make one to rack the leafs ...


We can get leaves out of your gutters . :-)

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Today in boring news that has the potential the change a lot of people's lives in a non trivial way. Skynet is coming. It all starts innocuously.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/9145009/irobot-roomba-lawn-mower-approved

Edit: Doh, they already make decent ones:

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/robotic-mowers/husqvarna-robotic-mowers-for-homeowners/

Can it whine like a teenager when they are asked to mow?

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I don't need a robot lawn boy. My wife cuts the grass while I'm drinking and playing golf.

Could you share the secret of how you managed that with the rest of us?

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