FCC Grants Four Husqvarna Robotic Mower Platforms Conditional Approval
The FCC cleared four Husqvarna robotic mower platforms after a U.S. national security review found they do not pose an unacceptable risk.
The Federal Communications Commission has cleared four robotic mower platforms from Swedish company Husqvarna AB from new U.S. restrictions on foreign-made advanced robotic devices.
The FCC said Sept. 9 that Husqvarna’s 305v IQ, 310v IQ, 420v IQ and 440v IQ received conditional approval after a national security review found the devices do not pose an unacceptable risk.
Conditional approval ensures those four platforms will remain off the FCC’s Covered List.
The FCC added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to the list July 28. Manufacturers can request a review of specific products to show they do not present a national security concern.
Current iQ Mowers Use Radar, Not Cameras
The FCC filing does not provide full specifications for the four platforms.
Husqvarna currently sells the Automower 420 iQ and Automower 440 iQ in the United States. Both use the company’s EPOS satellite positioning system for virtual boundaries and radar for object detection. Husqvarna does not list cameras in the specifications for either model.
The Automower 420 iQ covers up to 1 acre with an 84-minute mowing time, while the 440 iQ increases coverage to 2 acres and mowing time to 138 minutes. Both have a 9.4-inch cutting width, 1- to 4-inch cutting height, 45% slope rating and cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The FCC filing does not provide enough information to confirm the specifications or U.S. retail plans for the 305v IQ and 310v IQ.
Husqvarna’s European Roots Set It Apart
Husqvarna AB is headquartered in Stockholm, with its registered office in Jönköping, Sweden.
The company has been building commercial robotic lawn mowers since 1995, when it introduced the Solar Mower.
The company expanded its consumer European lawn and garden business when it acquired Germany-based Gardena in 2007. Gardena introduced its first consumer robotic mower in 2012.
Husqvarna also has a large commercial robotic mower business, with machines used on golf courses, sports fields, campuses and government properties.
Pricing and Availability
The Automower 420 iQ has a U.S. MSRP of $3,299.99, while the Automower 440 iQ is priced at $4,299.99.
Availability varies through Husqvarna and its dealer network.
Husqvarna has not announced U.S. pricing or availability for products sold under the 305v IQ or 310v IQ names.
Source: FCC
