PLANTBOT: Sun Seeking Robot Planter

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

This robotic planter concept from the Play Coalition empowers plants to catch some rays, where ever they may be.  They call it “Solar seeking botanical augmentation,” but essentially it is a Phototrope robot that seeks out optimal sunlight and moves it’s plant host where it needs to go to get that sun.

Husqvarna Solar Hybrid Electric Automower Robot

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: ~$5000

Husqvarna may be better known for their havoc wreaking chain saws that can cut through trees like a knife through warm butter, but this little beast is making friends with Mother Nature. Already in her good graces, the Electric Automowers cut down on Greenhouse gas emissions by taking gasoline out of you the [...]