Overview

• The city of Cologne has introduced a night driving ban for robotic lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other small wildlife.
• Robotic mowers pose a significant threat to small animals, often causing injuries or fatalities with their blades.
• While Cologne has taken action, similar protective measures have not yet been implemented in other regions like Freising.
• Robotic lawnmowers operate autonomously, making them a convenient choice for homeowners but a danger to nocturnal creatures.
• The ban reflects growing awareness and concern over the environmental impacts of automated gardening tools.