Electric Sheep Robotics, a startup based in San Francisco, has launched an innovative new autonomous lawn mower add-on system that is designed to make it possible for existing lawn mowers to be upgraded in order to be able to achieve autonomous functionality.
The 'Dexter' autonomous lawn mower system is effectively a robotic system that can quickly and easily be applied to existing lawn mowers that may be of the gas-powered or electric varieties, as long as they happen to be commercial-grade and powered-wheel machines rather than suburban backyard lawn mowers.
One the system is installed, its GPS system, LiDAR mechanism, cameras and sensors work together in order to be able to help the lawn mower navigate through the area without running into obstacles.
Image Credit: Electric Sheep Robotics
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Autonomous Lawn Mower Technology
- The development of autonomous lawn mowers as a standalone technology has the potential to completely change the landscaping industry.
- Robotics Add-ons
- The rise of add-on robotics systems, like Dexter, presents a disruptive opportunity to retrofit existing technology with autonomous capabilities.
- GPS and Lidar Integration
- The integration of GPS and LiDAR technology in autonomous lawn mowers presents an opportunity for innovation in the development of precision agriculture technology.
Where This Applies
- Landscaping
- The landscaping industry has the opportunity to embrace autonomous lawn mower technology, streamlining operations and improving efficiencies.
- Robotics
- The rise of add-on robotics systems, like Dexter, are creating opportunities for growth in the robotics industry.
- Agriculture
- The development of autonomous lawn mowers has potential applications in the larger scope of precision agriculture technology.
