Chicago Inno (April 11) -- To help you make smarter lawn-care decisions, John Deere wants to give you data about your lawn mower similar to how your Fitbit tracks your exercise routine. 179-year-old John Deere is no stranger to mowing innovation. The company recently started working with Illinois students on a robotic lawn mower, similar to iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner, that can mow your grass for you.