Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.07
October 31, 2022
…easily accessible to consumers, it said. The IFR considers lawn-mowing robots as gardening robots. This market is expected to grow by low double-digit growth rates on average each year over the next few years. Robots used to help older residents age in place are a growing niche market, according to IFR. Service robotics industry structure Although the service robotics industry is a young and growing industry, 87% of service robot producers worldwide are considered incumbents that were established before 2017. The share of start-ups has decreased in recent years because the industry’s focus has shifted towards software and application development,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.08
October 26, 2022
…everything from on-demand remote museum visits to autonomous industrial lawn mowers, noted NVIDIA. Cartken relies on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, which can handle multiple sensors and cameras. The Jetson embedded computing modules run six cameras that aid in mapping and navigation, as well as wheel odometry to measure how far a robot has moved. “Cartken chose the Jetson edge AI platform because it offers superior embedded computational performance, which is needed to run Cartken's advanced AI algorithms,” said Bersch. “In addition, the low energy consumption allows Cartken's robots to run a whole day on a single battery charge.” Cartken’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.74
September 19, 2022
…and Metals O-D Tool & Cutter Supply Pearl's Premium Lawn Seed Primetals Technologies Quabbin Wire & Cable Raytheon Technologies Rocheleau Tool & Die SalterieOne Sea Salt Sea Trac Systems SiPhox Solvus Global Somerset Industries Spectro Coating Springfield Spring and Stamping TE Connectivity The Catherine Hinds Co. United Cakes Bakery United Paper Box United Plastic Fabrication Vicor Corp. Worthington Assembly Brig. Gen. David Trybula, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, served as MassRobotics keynote speaker during its session. Trybula, who also serves as the senior commander of the U.S. Army at Natick Solider System Center, pointed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.92
September 14, 2022
…up to the sound of your neighbors mowing their lawn…except it’s not your neighbor mowing their lawn, but a robotic mower finishing up the backyard. While robotic lawnmowers aren’t quite as common for personal use just yet, robotic they’re already being utilized as a way to cover more ground while minimizing human labor. In the commercial space, companies are seeking help to address labor shortages in landscaping by automating the task, from repurposing old lawnmowers into autonomous machines to building electric mowers. Robot farming The world’s food supply depends on farmers and agriculture, but currently, major labor issues have affected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 72.68
August 23, 2022
Most conventional robotic lawn mowers require geofencing, or perimeter wires, to make sure the mower “stays within the lines.” By contrast, Mammotion said its technology allows users to simply walk the perimeter of a lawn once to set a virtual boundary. Mammotion claimed that its Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology provides accuracy to within 2 cm (0.7 in.). RTK also enables a robot to mow separate zones, said the Shenzhen, China-based company. In addition, Mammotion said its algorithms can create planned routes to eliminate repetitive movements and triple mowing efficiency. The company recently launched its LUBA robotic lawn mower for consumers.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.08
July 25, 2022
…“Consumer robots are good, but they're meant for small lawns, and you need to run a guide wire,” he said. “They mow every day while you're sleeping or away.” By contrast, the commercial lawn and landscaping industry has about $107 billion in total revenue, according to Kubista. “About half is from mowing services, but that's the least profitable part of the business for a landscaper,” he said. “When you survey management at these firms, their No. 1 problem is labor availability, which has been the case for 18 years.” “This industry purchases 385,000 commercials worth $4 billion per year,” Kubista…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.35
July 21, 2022
Robotic lawn mowers have found some commercial success, but the technology is belatedly moving into the consumer market. Mammotion recently announced the launch of its LUBA robot lawn mower, which doesn't need a perimeter wire and is intended for residential use. According to industry reports, the global robotic lawn mower market is expected to reach a value of $3.5 billion by 2026 and register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 12%. The residential segment will account for a substantial portion of this growth, noted Mammotion. The demand for yard and lawn care services is on the rise in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.21
June 04, 2022
…disrupting the landscape industry with the M.52, their autonomous lawn mower. Together, the trio make up the leadership team of Scythe Robotics, a Boulder, Colo.-based automation company they founded in 2018. Morrison serves as CEO, Foster works as hardware lead, and Roberts works as chief operating officer. Morrison was inspired to make the M.52 while mowing his lawn one day. “It sort of clicked for me,” he said. “’Why am I still doing this? Why are people still doing this? This seems like a perfect application for autonomy. It’s dull. It’s dirty. It’s occasionally actually surprisingly dangerous.'” Like many other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.88
May 10, 2022
…data, enhancing research and development capabilities for new consumer lawn and garden products.” “The Scout System will empower the ScottsMiracle-Gro team to collect this data autonomously at frequencies and resolutions never before possible to gain real-time insights into the health and performance of their grass seed varietals,” he explained. Ondas Holdings provides private wireless data and aerial drone systems through its wholly owned Ondas Networks and American Robotics subsidiaries, respectively. Together, they offer users in oil and gas, rail, mining, agriculture, and critical infrastructure markets with improved connectivity and data collection capabilities, it said. American Robotics an FAA-approved BVLOS operator…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.01
February 12, 2022
There's more to autonomous lawn mowing than simply replacing human drivers with robots. My Goat Inc. has been offering systems smaller than conventional mowing hardware and promises more visibility into operations. The Nashville-based company said it is educating groundskeepers on how a different approach to their work can save effort. Founded two years ago, My Goat has production and shipping facilities in Hendersonville, Tenn. The company said it is working to help the U.S. commercial lawn care market be more competitive and environmentally sustainable. Founders build a new model for mowing “The business started as a residential subscription service,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.07
January 25, 2022
…robotic lawnmowing system. “I don’t think people realize that lawns are America’s largest crop,” stated Naganand Murty, CEO of Electric Sheep. “More land and water are dedicated to lawns than to wheat and corn combined, and more than 40 million acres of land in the U.S. has some form of lawn. $20 billion is allocated annually to lawn mowing alone.” “Solutions such as Electric Sheep’s Dexter robot are helping our customers meet demand and better allocate their already scarce labor pool,” he added. The startup is named after the Philip K. Dick novel that was the basis for cyberpunk film…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.85
October 29, 2021
…suited for robotic applications like robotic vacuum cleaners, autonomous lawn mowers, smart industrial equipment, and more,” Ziv told Robotics 24/7. “These applications generally require zone mapping and computer vision, precise motor control, and automatic setting adjustments.” “On top of that, they must have lasting battery life, reliable wireless communications, powerful machine learning capabilities, and robustness to a range of environmental conditions,” he added. “These are all things our new i.MX 8XLite SOMs were engineered to excel at.” Engineered to serve a variety of application environments, ranging from commercial and industrial vehicles to roadside communications hubs and even robotics, the i.MX…
