article_snippet.sent: This is according to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory who is objecting to proposals by iRobot to release a radio wave-guided lawnmower.
article_snippet.sent: This is according to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory who is objecting to proposals by iRobot to release a radio wave-guided lawnmower.
article_snippet.sent: The problem is the frequency band proposed for the lawnbot is 6240-6740 MHz - the same one several large radio telescopes operate on. '
article_snippet.sent: Existing models use wires hidden in the ground to set boundaries, rather using airwaves.
article_snippet.sent: astronomers want this to implement 'exclusion zones based on geolocation' to keep lawnmowers at least 55 miles (89km) from telescopes.
article_snippet.sent: iRobot responded by saying: 'The NRAO observatories for the most part are not closely surrounded by residential areas, at least no residential areas with lawns. '
article_snippet.sent: A review of the observatory locations on Google maps also shows that many are surrounded by desert or forests, not environments where residential lawn equipment is used.'
highlights_snippet.sent: iRobot is creating wireless lawnmowers guided by radio waves .
  