Morava drama: toddler seriously injured-that's how I protect my child!

Morava drama: toddler seriously injured-that's how I protect my child!

Pinzgau, Österreich - A tragic accident occurred in Salzburg when a three -month -old baby was seriously injured after a robotic lawnmower came into contact. The child suffered injuries to the hands and the palm and had to be taken to the Salzburg University Hospital with a rescue helicopter. The incident in Pinzgau has again pointed out the dangers that arise from these autonomous devices. According to the Salzburg State Police Directorate and the Verein Grand shooters, small accidents are not uncommon. Every year at the University Clinic for Pediatric and Youth Surgery Graz, about three children are treated with lawn mowing devices after accidents, with around 50 percent of these cases leading to serious injuries, including (partial) amputations and cuts on feet and hands.

The dangers lurk not only near classic lawn mowers, but especially with robots. These devices are designed for autonomous mowing and often do not recognize small objects such as children's hands or feet. In addition, children have a tendency to get close to these ongoing machines during playing, which can lead to serious accidents. Wurrowing stones can be thrown through the air at high speed and cause additional damage. It is therefore essential to take preventive measures before using a robotic lawnmower in the garden.

recommended safety precautions

In order to ensure the safety of children and animals, the following recommendations should be considered urgently:

• children never leave it unattended with a robotic lawnmower in the garden.
• The garden should be avoided while mowing.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the mowers should only be carried out by adults.
• robotic lawnmowers should be kept outside the range of children.
• children must not ride on lawn tractors, especially not on slopes.

In addition, it should be noted that many manufacturers of robots indicate that the operation near children and animals is inadmissible. The Luba 2 test device from Mammation, for example, has shown that it can overcome obstacles such as dents or mole hills while the blades are still in operation during operation. This function could turn out to be dangerous if children get close. Manufacturers offer some security technologies, such as sound sensors for obstacle detection and emergency switch, but the effectiveness of these security mechanisms varies greatly between the different models.

old and new challenges in security

Holger Till, President of the "Great Snights Little" association, warns of the increase in number of accidents due to the continuing boom of lawn robots. An analysis of the accidents of the accident over the past 15 years has shown that 14 percent of the injuries are due to lawnmower robots. It should be noted that 90 percent of the injured children are male and the average age is eight years. The typical causes of injuries are usually connected to ongoing mowers or accidents when cleaning the devices, as well as injuries from recall mower.

The dangers regarding the use of robots are diverse. It is important to educate families about these dangers and take suitable measures to prevent accidents. Children should stay in the house or kindergarten, for example. By programming the robotic lawnmowers for operation outside the presence of children, the risk can also be significantly minimized. The persistent reports on such incidents illustrate the need for comprehensive awareness of the safety of dealing with robots and lawn mowers.