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The GrassBot Network Podcast
by GrassBots Network
All things robotics, automation, and technology for the green industry, turfgrass management, and the home lawn. The GrassBots Podcast focuses on the latest technological advancements for this sector with interviews with the thought leaders and companies that are creating the future of automated green industry.
Episodes
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S2E3 - Eric Feldhusen, Glenwild Golf Club, Park City, Utah
Eric Feldhusen of Glenwild Golf Club in Park City, Utah, discusses his experience as an early adopter of FireFly Automatix autonomous mowers and his forward-thinking approach to integrating mounted sensor technology into daily operations. Working in collaboration with Bill Kreuser and the...
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S2E2 - Jeff Miller, The Santaluz Club, San Diego
Jeff Miller of The Santaluz Club in San Diego shares how he integrates robotic mowers into his golf course management program and strategically maximizes their impact. If you’re seeking practical, real-world expertise in deploying robotics on a golf course, Jeff offers deep experience and a...
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S2E1 - Tony Smith, AutoLawn of Orlando
Great to have Tony Smith on the podcast. Tony has seen it all in turfgrass robotics and, quite frankly, has incredible knowledge and experience with turfgrass robots. Tony shares his experience in lawn care and sports field management, with a focus on robotics and automation. A great start to...
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S2E0 - Intro to Season 2
Here we go. Season 2 of GBN is focusing on people who are running robotics in turfgrass and landscapes. We would love to have you on the podcast if you have a story to tell.
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S1 E14 Vincent Achten with TurfTroniq | Nov 2, 2025
We sit down with Vincent Achten of TurfTroniq to discussing their turfgrass automation platform. TurfTroniq is creating a incredibly flexible system for adapting traditional mowers to autonomous systems. A truly revolutionary company that is also bringing to market the first autonomous golf…
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S1E13 - Interview with Eric Aston, Firefly Automatix
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...
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S1E12- Billy Otteman with Scythe Robotics
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.
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S1E11 - Greenzie CEO Charles Brian Quinn
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.
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S1E10 - Ilya Sagalovich, CEO of Havenshine Technologies
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.
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S1E9 - Discussion with Kolby Burcham on Different Robotic Sectors
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...
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S1E8- Talking Lawn Care Robotics with Derek Kaye of Whispr Innovations
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...
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S1E7 - Interview of Danny Fielder on Golf Robotic Deployment
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.
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GBN Podcast Update - New Slate Starting March 17
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.
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GBN S1E6 Post Winter Trade Shows Debriefing
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...
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GBN S1E5 - Discussion with Joe Langton of Automated Outdoor Solutions
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...
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GBN S1E4 - Dan Meersman of Philadelphia Cricket Club
GBN interviews Dan Meersman of Philadelphia Cricket Club about robotic mower deployment in the golf club setting. Dan was one of the first golf course managers to go "all in" on robotic technology for golf course maintenance.
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GBN S1E3 Talking with Jason VanBuskirk of GreenSight
We sit down with Jason VanBuskirk of GreenSight to discuss robotics in the green industry. We focus in on changes for 2025 at GreenSight relative to robotic sales. Check Jason on Twitter @uriturf and of course https://www.greensightag.com.
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GBN S1E2 - An interview of Turf Robotics Journeyman James Brent with Kress
Scott interviews James Brent with Kress. James has covered a lot of ground in his career -- installing and running mowers in the Atlanta LCO market, and then working with Husqvarna, Greenzie, and now Kress. Few have spanned so many different segments of robotics as James. James provides some...
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GBN S1E1 - CES New Robotic Mower Launches
John and Scott discussion where the GrassBot Network is heading and the new robotic mower technology being introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show including launches from John Deere, Mammotion, Lymow, UBHome, and Eufy. To follow the discussion, join The GrassBot Network.
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Introducing The GrassBot Network | Jan 6, 2025 001
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All things robotics, automation, and technology for the green industry, turfgrass management, and the home lawn. The GrassBots Podcast focuses on the latest technological advancements for this sector with interviews with the thought leaders and companies that are creating the future of automated green industry.
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