Accessory Used to Aid in Positioning a Mowtron Mower, 1974

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Artifact Overview

"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Component (Object)

Date Made

1974

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.130.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hubert Wenzel.

Material

Metal

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 39.625 in
Width: 8.875 in
Length: 0.875 in

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