Five Finnish companies join forces in autonomous snow removal project

Automatic robot vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers are already reality, but can the same idea be applied to airport snow removal? Finavia brought together five Finnish companies, each a specialist in their own field, in a project aiming at finding new ways to clear runways in Nordic climatic conditions. Finavia is responsible for maintaining 21 airports in Finland and enabling smooth...

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Robots Offer Look into Future of Turf Care, Snow Removal

Facility Manager Cost Saving/Best Practice Quick Reads    RSS Feed[1][2]  January 4, 2017 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff »[3] About four years ago, robotics enthusiast Steven Waelbers was sitting with his father watching the snow fall outside his home in Belgium when dad had an idea. That conversation formed the backbone of a what later became known as the Kobi...

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Honda’s New Robotic Mower: Miimo (video)

Introducing Miimo, Honda’s robotic mower. Miimo mows and charges independently, resulting in a beautifully manicured lawn with minimal owner interaction required. Miimo uses a microcomputer, timer, and sensors to provide automated, precise, unattended grass cutting. It’s technology that works, so you can play. Sign up for updates on miimo.honda.com .I thought this was cool… Read Article to Me (Mobile Version)...

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