In Part 4 of our survey on semi-autonomous robotic equipment, we sit down with Eric Aston, Director of Engineering at Firefly Automatix. Firefly has already revolutionized the sod production industry with automated harvesting and mowing equipment. Now Firefly is develop state of the art equipment for turfgrass management with focuses on golf, sports, and sod production. Eric discusses the technology behind the Firefly offerings and what is next for the company. 

GBN talks with Billy Otteman of Scythe Robotics about the development of their high-performance commercial rotary mower. Hear about the long battery life, durability, and applications to numerous areas of the turfgrass and landscape industry. 

In this episode, we talk to the CEO of Greenzie, Charles Brian Quinn, or as everyone knows him, CBQ. CBQ and Scott discuss developments with Greenzie and how Greenzie's semi-autonomous technology is revolutionizing turfgrass management. 

In this episode, Scott and John talk with Ilya Sagalovich, CEO of Haveshine Technologies. Havenshine is developing innovative solutions in the semi-autonomous mower with the use of tandem mowing via their Sidekick system. Check out all the details at the Havenshine Technologies Website. 

A discussion with Kolby Burcham, previously with Autmow now with BAS Turf. Kolby gives his view of turfgrass robotics, and gives an update on Turftroniq's bunker rake and RMS system to convert traditional mowers to automated. Kolby has nearly a decade of experience in robotic sales and gives insights on everything from golf range picking to home lawn mowing. 

We talk with Derek Kaye of Whispr Innovations in Seattle, WA about the use of robotics and battery-powered equipment in the professional lawn care space. Derek started Whispr with Ethan Hansen to focus on quiet equipment for professional lawn care, which of course dovetails nicely with the use of robotic, autonomous mowing equipment. Derek gives us his take on the future of robotics in lawn care and his plans for Whispr in the future. 

Danny Fielder of Dublin Ranch Golf Course discusses how robotic mowing has transformed his operation and how Nexmow was the perfect fit for his situation. 

A new slate of podcasts is coming the week of March 17. We have a great slate of people who are deploying automation, robots, sensors, and drones. Look for us in a couple of weeks. 

Scott and John debrief and catch their breath from winter professional turfgrass meetings. Both discuss what they have seen at all the trade shows for robotic technology in turfgrass. The guys discuss the Toro-Echo Robotics partnership, the Husqvarna 580, the future of golf robotics, along with discussion of Kress, Nexmow, Sunseeker, and Segway Navimow. 

No one knows the economics of robotic automation in the turfgrass industry quite like Joe Langton, owner of Automated Outdoor Solutions. Joe speaks in detail about how to think about robotic mowers and range pickers for automated turfgrass management. Every golf course manager and lawn care operator should listen intently to the knowledge Joe has to offer. Also, check out the truly innovative golf ball management system perfected by AOS. https://youtu.be/WQYD4245cCY?si=IffJ4NxQEDnMzxF7