Heibjerg - The Beginning
by Rune HeickTo weed, or to automate, that is the question. Or a question at least. When I first got my robot lawnmower I was thrilled. Previously when I had time to go in the garden mowing would take up 90% of my time. The good thing about moving grass is that the progress is quite visible. But the work itself was tedious. So when my robotic lawnmower automated this task I finally got around to some of the other tasks in the garden.
I have a large gravel driveway. A ton of weeds find their way onto it every year. I am personally not a believer in poison as a means of pest control. So I usually use a weed burner. This is a boring and mundane task. And then one day it hit me, this should be automated.
The Goal
The goal of Heibjerg is to automate tedious tasks in the garden. There are many places in the garden where weeds are a problem. In time we hope to cover them all. For now, the Heibjerg robot is focusing on covering gravel or stone-paved areas such as driveways or patios. Why? They are fairly simple compared to other complex garden structures. Keeping these areas weed-free is a tedious and mundane task. Perfect for a robot!
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This is a really interesting and relatable take on garden automation. I like how you connect the satisfaction of visible progress with the frustration of repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Automating weeding for gravel driveways and patios makes a lot of sense, especially for those who prefer chemical-free solutions. Heibjerg feels like a natural next step after robotic lawnmowers—tackling the most tedious jobs so gardeners can focus on more enjoyable and creative work.
