Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.96
February 09, 2023
…plan and implement tasks such as in-row spraying, open-field mowing, and transporting of harvested crops. The service also provides monitoring notifications and other key information needed for farmers to resolve issues as they arise remotely or dispatch someone to the field for larger issues. TeleFarmer Reference Tractor: A fully electric reference tractor that precisely accomplishes labor-intensive field tasks even in the toughest terrain or at night. “With TeleFarmer, farmers can essentially clone themselves to plan and perform tasks in multiple locations and even troubleshoot those tasks from wherever they are,” added Bucher. “Using the app, they can follow along, track…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.52
September 14, 2022
…slowly wake 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.55
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 9.44
January 29, 2024
…work on “non-floorcare innovations, including air purification, robotic lawn mowing and education.” “We are disappointed with the Company's 2023 performance - but our focus turns now to the future,” Miller said. “Along with the restructuring actions announced today, and with a refreshed turnaround-focused leadership team, we see a clear path to reinvigorating our outstanding brand, product performance and underlying technology.” Robots found across Amazon’s product listings and distribution system To keep up with growing distribution demands, Amazon has deployed robots at its warehouses and dabbled in both aerial drone and land-based last-mile delivery. Acquisitions are nothing new for Amazon. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
December 29, 2021
…with different modules for high-precision crop spraying, fertilization, and mowing. The RevoMower 2.0 system is designed to facilitate grass cutting on complex terrains such as farmland, mudflats, and orchards. With 6-kilowatt cutting power and a dual-blade structure, XAG R150 can control weeds and handle small shrubs. Users will 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…
