Robotic Lawn Mowing Services – Can TurfBot and Others Pull It Off?
Can Robotic Mowing Services Like TurfBot Replace Traditional Lawn Crews? We’ve long explored the use of robotic mowers like the Husqvarna Automower to take care of residential landscaping tasks on a homeowner level. Now, however, TurfBot has launched the first (that we’re aware of in the U.S.) franchised robotic lawn mowing service. The company promises […]
Using Autonomous Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers as a Service
We’ve been involved in several conversations about using autonomous commercial mowers in landscaping, but not the zero-turn variety. When wresting with the challenges of staffing landscape crews and running a business, the idea of using autonomous commercial zero-turn mowers, especially as a service, raised some eyebrows around here. But how might it work? Using Autonomous […]
Graze Autonomous Mower | GPS, Solar, and Commercial Applications
Graze Aims For Commercial Landscapes Graze tells us that “US commercial landscaping is a $53 billion dollar industry plagued by high labor costs and low margins.” That’s why they’re planning the launch of the Graze Autonomous Commercial Mower. The mower looks to disrupt the commercial landscaping industry with a mowing solution that reduces labor costs […]
Toadi Self-Driving Lawn Robot | AI-Based Mowing
Toadi Lawn Robot Covers a Lot of Ground Automated mowing isn’t new to the industry. Well-known brands like Husqvarna, Stihl, and Worx have made some pretty big strides in robotic mowing over the last few years. They all employ the same basic design that revolves around buried boundary lines, guide wires, and a GPS system […]
Using Commercial Robotic Lawn Mowers | Know the Landscape
If you’ve seen a small, unmanned device cutting a neighbor’s grass, you already know that residential robotic lawn mowers have gained in popularity. It’s easy to understand the reason: they offer a carpet-like lawn of constant height—and a lot more free time! It’s only natural for Pro landscapers to wonder if the same technology can […]
Echo Robotics Autonomous Mower and Range Picker
Echo’s Mower and Range Picker Do the Heavy Lifting On the Golf Course Golf ball collection and mowing have traditionally taken time and attention away from “bigger picture” issues in driving range and golf course management. But, with Echo’s RP-1200 Range Picker – the newest addition to Echo Robotics’ line of autonomous turf equipment – […]
Husqvarna AWD 435X and 535 Automowers
Husqvarna AWD Automower Tackles Tough Slopes One of the highlights from the Husqvarna booth from this past GIE was the forward steps the company has made in the world of automowing. They plan on releasing two new models to the Automower Series, designed to “increase the flexibility, productivity, and safety within the commercial space.” The […]
Worx Landroid L 20V Robotic Lawn Mower Review
I admit I was a little jealous when Kenny installed his Husqvarna 115H Automower across the street from my house. My inner sense of justice knows I’m on the road more than him and could really use something like that. So when he suggested I give the Worx Landroid L robotic lawn mower a shot, […]