Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.78
May 21, 2023
…summer, robots are evolving to meet landscaping needs. RC Mowers last week announced that it is releasing its new R Series to replace older versions of its remotely operated robotic lawn mowers. “These mowers are an upgrade to our already innovative remote-controlled robotic mowers and will continue to help our customers solve their business challenges,” said Michael Brandt, CEO of RC Mowers, in a press release. “Landscaping contractors, public works departments, park systems and road departments can not only use the upgraded R Series to help them solve labor shortage issues; they can mow hazardous terrain safely as they improve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.54
June 04, 2022
…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 industries,…
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 50.93
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 50.66
January 26, 2023
Scythe Robotics, a maker of autonomous lawn mowers, this week announced that it had secured $42 million in a Series B round, bringing its total capital raised to about $60 million. The Boulder, Colo.-based company said it will use the funding to help it deliver on the 7,500 preorders for the M.52 autonomous lawnmower. Energy Impact Partners led the funding round, with additional backing from ArcTerm Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and the Amazon Alexa Fund. “It’s a huge vote of confidence from a diverse space of investors,” Jack Morrison, Scythe Robotics CEO, told Robotics 24/7 in an interview. “We’re really proud…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.16
August 17, 2023
RC Mowers, which manufactures remotely operated and autonomous robotic mowers, yesterday announced that it was ranked 1,417 in its first appearance in the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. “Earning a spot on this prestigious list validates what our customers tell us – that our products solve real business challenges and provide significant revenue opportunities for their businesses,” said RC Mowers CEO Michael Brandt, in a release. “Our inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list is a testament to our employees’ hard work and dedication to improving our company year after year,” he added. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.70
June 15, 2021
…company, which was founded in 2018, said its autonomous mower is designed to keep crew productivity high while also increasing the quality of cut and worker safety. Scythe said its robotic mower includes eight high dynamic range (HDR) cameras and other sensors to operate safely in dynamic environments by identifying and responding to the presence of humans, animals, and other potential obstacles. The mower's electic design also reduces emissions and noise, according to the company. In addition, the machine can capture property and mower performance data, helping contractors improve workflow, identify upsell opportunities, schedule more efficiently, and manage labor costs,…
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 News & Content, with a score of 39.99
August 26, 2021
…systems. Renu Robotics’ Renubot is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to help solar and energy facilities cut costs, save time, and reduce carbon emissions. “Velodyne’s Puck sensors provide an essential ingredient for our robotic autonomy and navigation,” said Michael Blanton, chief technical officer at Renu Robotics. “The power-efficient sensors enable the Renubot to deliver an automated vegetation management system that is repetitive and reliable to keep facilities operating at peak performance, while controlling costs.” Renu Robotics said it is developing innovations in artificial intelligence, situational awareness via sensors and other technology. The San Antonio, Texas-based company said it currently…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.33
April 10, 2023
…designed to make integrating new components into autonomous lawn mower easier. CANfetti is an implementation of CANOpen, a communication protocol based on the Controller Area Network, or CAN bus. Scythe Robotics uses an automotive-grade CAN bus as the “backbone” of its autonomous mower, the M.52. The company said it developed CANfentti because it found other open-source CAN frameworks “too constraining.” “Given the complex communication needs across the range of specialized components in Scythe M.52, we knew we’d have to leverage a higher-level CAN protocol,” said Matt Quick, lead firmware engineer at Scythe, in a statement. “A number of our vendors…
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 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…
