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Robotic lawn mower Robby” devastates a football field in East Frisia!
A robot lawn mower in Aurich wreaks havoc on a football pitch. The association is launching a fundraising campaign to repair the damage.
Robotic lawn mower Robby” devastates a football field in East Frisia!
The football world in East Frisia is currently struggling with an unexpected problem: SG Egels-Popens' lawn mower robot “Robby” caused chaos on the football field one unfortunate night. How World Reportedly, the robot, which was operating in bad weather, got stuck, turning the place into a veritable muddy landscape.
Damaged turf before the final spurt of the league game
Club chairman Martin Monnerjahn described the serious consequences of this mishap: Hundreds of square meters now have to be renewed, at a time when the league games are almost at the end of the first half of the season. The lawn has become unplayable. “We couldn’t send Robby into hibernation in time because the grass was still growing,” explains Monnerjahn.
Despite the difficulties, the club takes the mishap with humor. A picture of “Robby” and the devastated square is already circulating actively on social media. The city of Aurich, as the owner of the square, smiles about the incident and describes the robotic lawnmower as a “dedicated employee”.
Restoration of the square is planned
The city administration plans to restore the square by rolling or sowing grass. The measures are expected to be implemented by spring 2026. In order to finance the restoration, the association has launched a fundraising campaign in which “rescuer shirts” with popular motifs of “Robby” and the damaged square are sold. The proceeds from the campaign will go towards the renovation of a B pitch leased by the club, which was also badly affected.
The desire for an artificial turf pitch
The idea of an artificial turf pitch is also being discussed in the medium-term planning. The association wants to prevent future damage caused by unfortunate robot actions. “We have a good knack for getting the lawn back in shape,” said Monnerjahn.
The advantages of robotic lawnmowers
Aside from the difficulties we've just experienced, there are general benefits of robotic lawnmowers, particularly on sports fields. Regular care can lead to better lawn quality, with up to 25 percent deeper grass roots. In addition, robotic lawnmowers are more cost-effective compared to traditional riding lawn mowers, such as Robotic lawnmower test reports emphasized. Sustainability through lower CO2 emissions and the reduced use of chemical fertilizers also speak in favor of using this technology.
Despite the initial hurdles that can be associated with installation and acquisition costs, “Robby” remains an exciting example of technological innovation in sports. The events in East Frisia show that technology does not always deliver the desired result - a fact that the responsible club members acknowledge with a wink.