Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.28
September 14, 2022
…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 the industry, pushing the need for more hands than are available…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 65.83
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 65.41
July 29, 2022
…common sight, as supplier and distributor agreements expand. RC Mowers this week announced that it has added Cal-Line Equipment Inc. to its expanding network of dealers on the West Coast and across the U.S. “While we specialize in tree-clearing equipment, our roots are still very deep in the landscaping industry, and we envision RC Mowers’ products as the gamechanger in this market,” said Denny Knoll, founder and president of Cal-Line Equipment. “These products will revolutionize landscaping as we know it, and we’re proud to be on board with such an innovative company.” Founded in 1986, Cal-Line began as an equipment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 67.22
July 25, 2022
…the task more efficient, particularly for challenging terrain. RC Mowers is continuing its “Great American Road Show” to show the capabilities of its product line to dealers and potential owners. Embankscape Equipment LLC, which does business as RC Mowers, demonstrated its remotely operated mowers last year. The company recently named Matthew Bries as senior robotics engineer, among other hires. “These new hires are a testament to the abilities of our product and the anticipation of our future product lines,” stated Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing at RC Mowers. “We are seeing sustained interest from both commercial landscapers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 59.95
July 23, 2022
…available in more than 100 countries, consists of robotic mowers, riders, chainsaws, and trimmers for professional as well as private use. Husqvarna Group, whose brands include Gardena and Husqvarna Construction, has 13,900 employees worldwide. Its net sales in 2021 were SEK 47 billion ($4.5 billion U.S.). Husqvarna claims robotic mower leadership Husqvarna 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…
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 8.25
July 14, 2022
…machine operates outdoors in an unpredictable environment, like autonomous mowers or tractors in the field, or where there’s a need to test potentially dangerous robots or vehicles during the development phase without putting their team members at risk.” “We also see situations where safe communications allow machines to operate faster—or even operate at all—when a human is in proximity, which drives machine ROI [return on investment] tremendously,” he said. Autonomy also raises a philosophical question, Reeves said. “Does society ever want smart machines to be out of the reach of a human operator, even if the machines are so smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.75
July 07, 2022
…and robotics expertise made up of executives and founders from Miso Robotics, Kitchen United, SBE Entertainment Group, Graze Autonomous Mowers, and Wolfgang Puck.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.55
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 36.26
February 12, 2022
…million units in Europe four years ago, but autonomous mowers hadn't yet made it over the pond,” he told Robotics 24/7. “We put together a financial and operational model around the ability for robots to help people and give the landscaping industry economies of scale.” “Everybody is having a hard time finding people, so automation is more about labor savings than cost savings,” Erickson said. “We have ROI [return on investment] calculators and work with customers so they can see the value.” My Goat offers its systems through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. “Customers don't need to buy the hardware upfront,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.32
January 25, 2022
…machines. “Dexter easily attaches to new or existing lawn mowers and requires minimal training in order to autonomously mow any type of grass,” claimed Electric Sheep. “Landscapers simply show Dexter what to do one time, and the robot then autonomously repeats those actions.” The system includes lidar, cameras, GPS, and ultrasonic sensors for precise maneuvering across diverse terrain, said the company. Its firmware can be updated over the air (OTA). Electric Sheep said it monitors all of its mobile robots, which incorporate a safety-rated system capable of detecting perimeter breaches. Dexter is being designed to the evolving R15.08 standard for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
December 29, 2021
…no longer need to sit on a manual driving mower and suffer from loud noise, dust, and mosquitoes, said XAG. In addition, the company said its HydraulicSpray accessory for the R150 allows users to rapidly assemble liquid pumps and pressure spray nozzles for crop protection in various farming landscapes. The SuperX 4 Pro Control System allows XAG R150 to drive fully autonomously for a longer duration, said XAG. Using binocular vision and MMV 4D imaging radar, it can perform auto-location of field ridges and visual tracking while automatically avoiding obstacles such as trees. Remote sensing drones offer deeper insights In…
