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…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 86.00
RC Mowers last week said it has opened a new office and factory near Green Bay, Wis., to meet industry demand for its autonomous and remotely operated lawn mowers. “This new facility is a result of the unprecedented success RC Mowers has experienced since our inception,” stated Michael Brandt, CEO of RC Mowers. “We have doubled our revenue every year since we opened in 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 78.74
…Spectators at the Daytona International Speedway could see 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.28
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…
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…designed for the agriculture industry. Its products include “lawn mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, agriculture tractors, and hay equipment,” according to its website. Kubota’s M5 tractors start at around $50,763 and were designed to be used by professionals in the agriculture space. The series was launched in 2015. Sabanto’s autonomy kit is designed to retrofit the M5 series with self-driving technologies. That in turn helps companies address labor challenges, Sabanto said, since the tractors can now operate autonomously and work continuously. “We are completely disrupting the way the industry views autonomous equipment, and we are bringing in partners who share…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.99
…from on-demand remote museum visits to autonomous industrial lawn mowers, noted NVIDIA. Cartken relies on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, which can handle multiple sensors and cameras. The Jetson embedded computing modules run six cameras that aid in mapping and navigation, as well as wheel odometry to measure how far a robot has moved. “Cartken chose the Jetson edge AI platform because it offers superior embedded computational performance, which is needed to run Cartken's advanced AI algorithms,” said Bersch. “In addition, the low energy consumption allows Cartken's robots to run a whole day on a single battery charge.” Cartken’s robots…
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…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…
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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.…
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…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 68.17
…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…
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…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 51.61
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…