Electric Sheep Robotics is looking to sell electric, AI-powered lawn mowers that have cameras for efficient landscaping and sensors to detect humans in their path. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 31, 2024.
Robots are ready to mow lawns in Southern California, marking a shift in outdoor maintenance.
Electric Sheep, a California-based company pioneering AI and robotics in outdoor services, showcased its latest AI-powered robotic mower in a live demonstration on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
The event, hosted by Electric Sheep’s co-founders Nag Murty, Jarrett Herold and VP of Autonomy Michael Laskey, promised an up-close look at their cutting-edge technology.
"We're excited to unveil our newest robotic mower and showcase the future of outdoor maintenance," said Nag Murty, co-founder and CEO of Electric Sheep. "Our technology represents a significant leap forward in the industry, combining AI and robotics to deliver unparalleled efficiency and performance."
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Electric Sheep’s robotic mowers, equipped with advanced AI, autonomously identify mowable areas without requiring boundary wires or pre-programming.
"This is a machine that has common sense," Murty told NBC4.
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This approach allows the robots to operate alongside landscape crews in various settings, from campuses to parks, enhancing productivity and precision. Additionally, a sneak peek of their upcoming robot, slated for release in early 2024, was revealed during the event.
According to Murty, the machine is virtually safe since it can detect humans. Once it recognizes a person standing in front of it, the AI-powered mower will pause and turn around to avoid hitting the person. It also has the memory to return to the spot where it encountered a person to mow that area once it is empty.
"A computer inside, which is making sense of the world around it," Murty described it as.
The company is poised to become a major player in the $1 trillion global market for outdoor infrastructure services. For more information about Electric Sheep, click here.
