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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.78
…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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 46.48
…companies in the U.S. to add RC Mowers' Autonomous Mowing Robots to its fleet of lawncare equipment. The full-service commercial landscape contractor serves Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to be one of the first companies to deploy this new technology,” said Jeff Sebert, founder and CEO of Sebert Landscape, in a release. “Our business model has always seen to it that we remain on the cutting edge of sustainability, innovation, and green technology.” Established in 1985 out of a local garage and small office, Sebert Landscape called its approach to finding landscaping systems that benefit both customers and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.98
…2018, and with the rollout of our new Autonomous Mowing Robot (AMR), we expect to continue this exceptional growth.” Brandt said that along with the need for more factory space, the company has been expanding its workforce to meet production demands. The additional workspace will also allow RC Mowers to hire more office workers and engineers. New facility triples space The 36,300-sq.-ft. building is located on a seven-acre site adjacent to RC Mowers' current location. It features 9,300 sq. ft. for office operations and another 27,000 sq. ft. of production space. The $4.8 million facility provides the robotic mower manufacturer…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.70
…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 14.56
…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 13.09
…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 14.10
…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 56.65
…create planned routes to eliminate repetitive movements and triple mowing efficiency. The company recently launched its LUBA robotic lawn mower for consumers. Jidong Wei, founder of Mammotion, replied to Robotics 24/7's questions about the robotic lawn mowing market and RTK. Mammotion designs RTK for ease of use Is Mammotion targeting residential lawns rather than commercial landscaping? How did it make that choice? Mammotion is committed to leading a smarter and more efficient eco-friendly outdoor lifestyle by providing more solutions in innovative electric robotics tools. Currently, we offer the LUBA and YUKA robotic lawn mowers to residential and commercial users, respectively,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.11
…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 21.93
…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 15.25
…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 20.45
…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…