Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.27
July 26, 2024
…use of its digital twin platform for autonomous commercial mower provider Greenzie. Atlanta, Ga.-based Greenzie is on a mission to free humans from repetitive outdoor labor. Specializing in the lawn care industry, Greenzie develops software to enhance the capabilities of commercial mowers through collaborative robotics operator assistance and autonomous vehicle technologies. Greenzie’s primary customers are commercial landscapers and lawn maintenance companies - which Foxglove said includes the largest landscaper in the U.S. - servicing large turf areas like athletic fields, industrial parks, and educational campuses. Data collection, analysis, sharing required manual effort Before adopting Foxglove, Greenzie faced significant challenges in…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 22.74
June 25, 2024
…clearest data possible to generate ROI on robotic deployments. In this Special Focus Issue Working alogside Scythe Robotics autonomous mowers PIT's xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases Flexibility, scalability at the 'Hub' of Locus Robotics' offerings Robust.AI raises the bar with Grace fleet management software, Carter robot ... And more
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.33
June 12, 2024
…or managing planters. Scythe Robotics developed its autonomous commercial mower, the M.52, to help landscapers improve their operational efficiency. With support from Scythe’s engineers, implementation team, and customer support services, landscapers can automate mowing large areas, gaining back time to complete detail work. From machine testing to customer deployment training Kali Hamilton, field robotics engineer at Scythe, said field service is primarily focused on the mechanical and electrical health of M.52 robots, but are also the first point of contact when something goes awry. “We need to be intimately familiar with all the ways an operator can misuse the robot.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 65.98
May 20, 2024
Scythe Robotics, a Colorado-based company developing commercial-grade autonomous mowers for the landscape industry, recently announced the release of the latest generation of its all-electric, fully autonomous M.52 commercial mower. Upgrades include a 25% increase in battery capacity and a completely redesigned control panel, with mowers field tested for durability. Scythe said its upgrades have the potential to deliver improved performance and productivity for dozens of companies and municipalities deploying the M.52 this year. Development team tested new mower features Scythe said the upgraded battery technology in the latest generation of M.52 mowers can enable a full day of mowing on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 74.32
May 14, 2024
Robotic mower manufacturer RC Mowers recently announced new features of its Autonomous Mowing Robot, also branded as “AMR,” which include a new split plan mowing pattern feature and a bilingual English and Spanish operator interface. RC Mowers said the new features can allow landscapers to complete jobs more efficiently and add autonomy to their fleets. “These new features show our commitment to ongoing innovation,” said Tim Kubista, RC Mowers vice president of sales and marketing. “We consistently engage with our customers to learn from their AMR experience, and then innovate to provide them with new features that help them meet…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 78.89
May 14, 2024
Redefining the business of mowing with robotic mowers RC Mowers manufactures autonomous mowing robots, also branded as “AMRs,” and remotely-operated robotic mowers that can help address business challenges and provide opportunities to profit and grow for landscaping contractors, public works departments, city, county, state and federal parks systems and roads departments, and more. The company's American-made robotic mowers can help reduce the need for labor, improve profitability, create safer working conditions, and offer the opportunity for niche revenue. All of RC Mowers' robotic mowers are designed and manufactured in the United States, have a 30-day buy-back guarantee, and come with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.99
March 27, 2024
…contractors for its all electric, fully autonomous M.52 commercial mower that has a waitlist thousands of units long. More than double the size of its original space, Scythe said the 28,000-square-foot facility marks a pivotal step in accommodating its continued growth. The company will build and deploy more than 100 mowers in the coming months, ramping production to 8 units a week. Larger facility to accommodate projected headcount growth Scythe projects increased production volumes for the second half of the year when the company will debut its next generation of M.52. To accommodate its 80 employees, 60 of whom are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.01
March 01, 2024
…American Charging Standard (NACS) charge port for its M.52 mower, starting in late 2024. This move will integrate NACS capabilities into Scythe’s all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower. The company said that by adopting the standard for its non-automotive vehicles, it will pave the way for widespread integration of electric commercial landscaping equipment. Tesla Charger becoming industry standard NACS, also known as the “Tesla Charger,” or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J3400, is becoming the standard in electric vehicle (EV) charging. Automotive manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, and BMW have committed to transitioning to the NACS by 2025. Scythe said an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.12
December 20, 2023
…display at CES along with the Bobcat ZT6200 autonomous mower, Machine IQ telematics, and MaxControl remote operation. Bobcat is also showing its latest iteration of its all-electric/autonomous concept loader known as the RogueX2. Doosan Enerbility is leading the way in driving clean energy innovations, becoming the first company to manufacture core components of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) design certification. Showcasing its diverse energy portfolio, Doosan will introduce its next generation of eco-friendly technologies encompassing hydrogen, wind, and SMR energy solutions, as well as advancements in battery recycling solutions. Additionally, the company’s latest Hydrogen Gas Turbine…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.95
October 13, 2023
…to be profitable.” Electric Sheep added that its robotic mowers don’t require an engineer on site – they can just be shipped to the site and begin tasks alongside the crew. This is only possible through a full-stack data channel and the large volume of data that the robots are continually trained on, the company claimed. While 80% to 90% of Electric Sheep's current market ranges from complex residential yards and highway medians to corporate and urban parks, Murty noted that Electric Sheep is working on robot arms for trimming hedges or moving trash. “These are data-rich problems that will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 74.27
October 01, 2023
…deploying Autonomous Mowing Robots, or AMRs, developed by RC Mowers. Columbus, Ohio-said EMI said the technology will help it deal with labor shortages. “The future of mowing is here, and we're proud to be one of the early adopters of the AMRs,” stated Mark Wehinger, president of EMI. “This new technology is revolutionary as we look for solutions to offset the labor shortage. This allows us to scale our business with less labor, and it enables our high-value talent the opportunity to do more high-value work.” When Wehinger and Gary Clark started EMI in 1992, they only had two employees…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
September 11, 2023
…The will demonstrate the CRX-25iA welding joints on a mower deck. Attendees can teach points using hand guidance or the Tablet TP interface. A FANUC CRX-10iA/L welding cobot with a 1,418 mm (55.8 in.) reach will conduct live aluminum arc welding with the FANUC Servo Torch. Attendees will be able to teach weld joints using hand guidance or the Tablet TP. The demonstration will include FANUC’s advanced aluminum MIG weld process control demonstrating low frequency pulse and heat wave, using a Lincoln Electric PowerWave R450 weld power supply. Lincoln Electric’s Cooper mobile welding cart featuring FANUC’s CRX-10iA/L will offer attendees…
