COVER STORY BY SARAH WEBB
RISE of ROBOTICS Robotic mower manufacturers provide a look at how the robotic mowing industry can grow the green industry.
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or some, the phrase “the rise of robotics” may call to mind futuristic scenes in which robots have taken over the workforce and humans become irrelevant. On the contrary, robotic mowing technology has been designed to help the landscaping industry advance. “Sometimes we see people against robotics because they think robots are meant to take people’s jobs, which is not the case,” says Benjamin Houssa, vice president for robotics at Echo Robotics. “It’s really to give opportunity for businesses to grow. That’s where the industry should be excited and embrace this new technology.” Several robotic mower experts shed light on how this technology can help landscape companies become more efficient and profitable.
12 GREEN INDUSTRY PROS
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APRIL 2022
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