Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.39
…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 16.02
…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 57.23
…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 36.75
…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 10.49
…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 8.91
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.65
…for robotic applications like robotic vacuum cleaners, autonomous lawn mowers, smart industrial equipment, and more,” Ziv told Robotics 24/7. “These applications generally require zone mapping and computer vision, precise motor control, and automatic setting adjustments.” “On top of that, they must have lasting battery life, reliable wireless communications, powerful machine learning capabilities, and robustness to a range of environmental conditions,” he added. “These are all things our new i.MX 8XLite SOMs were engineered to excel at.” Engineered to serve a variety of application environments, ranging from commercial and industrial vehicles to roadside communications hubs and even robotics, the i.MX 8XLite…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.51
…as provide automatic control of trailed implements like plows, mowers, harrows, and sprayers. In addition, Cognitive Agro Pilot will include automated video analysis and control functions for rock mapping and assessing vegegation and damage to plants from diseases or pests. Finally, the tractor will be equipped with side-view sensors to monitor lateral areas on the move. The third phase of the project envisages a fully self-driving tractor control mode without the need for human involvement. It includes group autonomous operation with a “leader,” the movement of a group of self-driving tractors on non-public roads, and the movement of a robo-tractor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.62
…the cut for this roundup was Stanley Black & Decker's $1.6 billion acquisition of MTD Holdings Inc., whose robotic mower is only a part of its product portfolio. There were 11 robotics-related acquisitions in August 2021, in comparison with 26 in July. There were about 12 seed investments, 20 Series A rounds, and 17 Series B fundings last month. See the slideshow for 10 top robotics and automation transactions from August 2021.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 92.01
…application is commercial lawn mowing. The U.S. commercial lawn mower market could reach $4 billion by 2024, according to Research and Markets. RC Mowers makes remotely operated robotic lawn mowers that can operate in landscapes that are hazardous to human workers. Suamico, Wis.-based Embankscape Equipment LLC, which does business as RC Mowers, sent its team on a “Great American Road Show.” The company has demonstrated its mowers to commercial landscapers; public works departments; city, county, state and federal park systems; and city, county and state road departments. It reported that sales have exceeded projections. “We have thoroughly enjoyed talking with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.49
…systems. Renu Robotics’ Renubot is a fully autonomous, electric mower designed to help solar and energy facilities cut costs, save time, and reduce carbon emissions. “Velodyne’s Puck sensors provide an essential ingredient for our robotic autonomy and navigation,” said Michael Blanton, chief technical officer at Renu Robotics. “The power-efficient sensors enable the Renubot to deliver an automated vegetation management system that is repetitive and reliable to keep facilities operating at peak performance, while controlling costs.” Renu Robotics said it is developing innovations in artificial intelligence, situational awareness via sensors and other technology. The San Antonio, Texas-based company said it currently…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.29
…company, which was founded in 2018, said its autonomous mower is designed to keep crew productivity high while also increasing the quality of cut and worker safety. Scythe said its robotic mower includes eight high dynamic range (HDR) cameras and other sensors to operate safely in dynamic environments by identifying and responding to the presence of humans, animals, and other potential obstacles. The mower's electic design also reduces emissions and noise, according to the company. In addition, the machine can capture property and mower performance data, helping contractors improve workflow, identify upsell opportunities, schedule more efficiently, and manage labor costs,…