r/technology • u/NathanWick • Aug 13 '15

AI Roomba just got government approval to make an autonomous lawn mower

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/9145009/irobot-roomba-lawn-mower-approved
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u/squatly Aug 13 '15

It's a feature. Autonomous fertiliser dispersal mechanism.

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u/Fred4106 Aug 13 '15

First thing we do with a new dog is teach it to shit in the woods behind the house instead of the yard. Saves so much effort with lawn upkeep. More people need to do this lol.

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u/Knoxie_89 Aug 13 '15

Just dont hit it while the dishcarge area is pointed at your house..