Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.12
August 26, 2021
…to learn and assess the topography as it conducts mowing and grooming of facility grounds, Renu said. “With its sophisticated, sustainable-to-operate autonomous mower, Renu Robotics is revolutionizing the way solar and energy companies conduct vegetation management,” said Laura Wrisley, vice president of North America sales at Velodyne Lidar. “The innovative Renubot demonstrates how Puck sensors power precision and safety in autonomous vehicles, operating without human intervention. Renu Robotics is a prime example of Velodyne delivering on its mission to improve safety and sustainability in communities worldwide.” Velodyne touts efficiency, affordability Velodyne Lidar added that its sensors are highly efficient in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.52
February 20, 2023
…RC Mowers' remotely operated mowers and its new Autonomous Mowing Robot on the Midway at Daytona Speedweeks. The events included the “Beef. It's What's For Dinner.” 300 on Feb 18 and the Daytona 500 on Feb. 19. Ground crews at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway also use RC Mowers' systems to maintain the areas around their racetracks. “Our mowers have helped these racetracks address major challenges, which include solving labor, safety, and efficiency issues,” stated Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing at RC Mowers. “These speedways have allowed us to showcase our mowers at select events.” The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.56
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 21.74
June 12, 2024
…crews operate on the principle of efficiency. But monotonous mowing tasks take away from time that they can spend performing detail tasks, such as edging and trimming 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.02
July 25, 2022
…with three models.” Three reasons to use robots for mowing “Our system is used for extreme landscapes, such as those that are steep or hazardous for ride-on mowers,” said Kubista. “Many of these landscapes are mown only once or twice per year. Our new product does a better job with heavy materials.” “People buy from RC Mowers for one of three reasons,” he said. “The first is safety—somebody died in St. Louis because of a rollover.” “Another is that locales can't hire enough people to work with string trimmers,” noted Kubista. “It's not efficient. For instance, Provo, Utah, was frustrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.61
July 21, 2022
…Mammotion. The robotic mower can traverse a variety of mowing zones and climb up to a 75% or 36-degree slope, it claimed. Thanks to its power, LUBA can easily navigate uneven or rough terrain without getting stuck, the company said. LUBA's smart obstacle avoidance relies on four ultrasonic radar sensors to detect and avoid objects as small as 5 cm (2 in.). “LUBA can automatically detect obstacles and avoid them for the remainder of the mowing session,” noted Mammotion. “The lawn mower is designed with safety in mind, and the collision-avoidance system and three bumpers help ensure LUBA automatically brakes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.05
June 15, 2021
…landscaping industry today. Our mowers will be capable of mowing upwards of 12 acres per charge to allow our customers the freedom to conquer substantial ground every day. Because we bill our customers based on the acreage covered by our machines, we're directly aligned with them when it comes to the goals of our machine: We want it to cover the most ground possible every day it's working. What sort of mapping or presets will the lawnmower require? Morrison: Scythe’s autonomy doesn’t require any pre-mapping of the full mowing areas. The one-time setup process is simple: The first time any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.16
January 23, 2024
…as execute multiple tasks autonomously, including crop seeding, spraying, mowing, and harvesting. Bluewhite’s Compass software-as-a-service (SaaS) component collects data from the field, analyzes it using AI algorithms, and provides real-time dashboards, reports, and insights across farm operations on any device. “Having already proven the commercial success of our solution with growers, this new round of funding will enable us to continue providing sustainable autonomous innovation to more markets and work with different types of partners across the ecosystem to impact every level of the food supply chain,” said Ben Alfi, co-founder and CEO of Bluewhite. “We are thrilled to have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.62
July 23, 2022
…claimed that it is the “world leader in robotic mowing,” according to 2021 retail value sales in dollars, according to Euromonitor International Ltd.'s “Home and Garden” 2022 edition report. Its residential mowers work within guide wires. The company said it has created an update for 100,000 Automowers around the world, including Models 405X, 415X, and 435X AWD, to sing. The update will be available permanently in September for Automower owners as a way to celebrate future birthdays. This initiative reflects the role that robotic lawnmowers have played in Husqvarna's history of successful innovation, according to the company. With technology based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.49
July 29, 2022
…business as RC Mowers, makes remotely operated robots for mowing steep slopes, difficult terrain, and other hazardous landscapes. The Suamico, Wis.-based company said its mowers “help companies safely, quickly and efficiently mow these areas, often leading to reduced injuries, decreased labor costs, and greater profitability.” RC Mowers noted that of its mowers are completely manufactured and serviced in the U.S., have a 30-day buy-back guarantee, and come with a 72-hour parts-shipping guarantee. It recently announced executive appointments and broke ground on a new headquarters in Green Bay, Wis. Road show and dealer network introduce robotic mowers to a wider audience…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.29
March 27, 2024
…high-quality, game-changing machines to our customers for the upcoming mowing season,” said Jack Morrison, co-founder and CEO of Scythe. “We are proud that our growth is generating meaningful job opportunities within Colorado's burgeoning cleantech sector and advancing our state’s culture of collaboration and creativity.” Scythe said the location in Longmont offers close proximity to universities, a vibrant and expanding robotics community, and the allure of Colorado's outdoor lifestyle, making it an ideal choice for the company to anchor its headquarters. With special recognition from the State of Colorado and the City of Longmont, Scythe said it will continue to create…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.17
August 17, 2023
…Wisc., near Green Bay, said all of its Autonomous Mowing Robots (AMRs) are designed and manufactured in the U.S. They come with a 30-day buy-back guarantee and a 72-hour parts-shipping guarantee. RC Mowers noted that it is not only the 18th fastest-growing manufacturing company on the list, but it is also the 12th fastest-growing company in Wisconsin and the second fastest-growing business in Green Bay. RC Mowers opened a new $4.8 million facility in February designed to meet its growth and industry demands. In May, the company released its new R Series AMRs, replacing older versions of its remote-operated mowers.…
