In a bid to explore innovative solutions for park maintenance, the City of Calgary has launched a pioneering trial of an autonomous electric mower, marking the first time such technology has been deployed in a commercial-sized capacity within a municipal green space.The small-scale pilot initiative, spearheaded by Parks & Open Spaces Director Kyle Ripley, involves the deployment of a single autonomous mower at a designated location for a 30-day trial period commencing in mid-May. Ripley expressed the city's commitment to seeking more efficient methods for park upkeep, highlighting the importance of embracing innovative ideas to enhance operational effectiveness.Resembling a larger version of household vacuum robots, the autonomous mower operates with a charging station and follows a pre-planned mowing schedule, albeit in straight lines rather than randomly. Approximately the size of a wooden packing pallet and weighing around 160 lbs., the mower is specifically designed to maintain grass at a consistent height through regular trimming. Its micro-mulching feature is anticipated to contribute to the overall health and lushness of the grass, potentially reducing the need for excessive watering to maintain vibrant turf.Throughout the trial period, Parks & Open Spaces staff will closely monitor the mower's performance using a dedicated software application, allowing for real-time adjustments to the mowing schedule as necessary. Upon completion of the pilot, the city will conduct a comprehensive review to assess the viability and effectiveness of autonomous mowers in maintaining select park spaces..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
In a bid to explore innovative solutions for park maintenance, the City of Calgary has launched a pioneering trial of an autonomous electric mower, marking the first time such technology has been deployed in a commercial-sized capacity within a municipal green space.The small-scale pilot initiative, spearheaded by Parks & Open Spaces Director Kyle Ripley, involves the deployment of a single autonomous mower at a designated location for a 30-day trial period commencing in mid-May. Ripley expressed the city's commitment to seeking more efficient methods for park upkeep, highlighting the importance of embracing innovative ideas to enhance operational effectiveness.Resembling a larger version of household vacuum robots, the autonomous mower operates with a charging station and follows a pre-planned mowing schedule, albeit in straight lines rather than randomly. Approximately the size of a wooden packing pallet and weighing around 160 lbs., the mower is specifically designed to maintain grass at a consistent height through regular trimming. Its micro-mulching feature is anticipated to contribute to the overall health and lushness of the grass, potentially reducing the need for excessive watering to maintain vibrant turf.Throughout the trial period, Parks & Open Spaces staff will closely monitor the mower's performance using a dedicated software application, allowing for real-time adjustments to the mowing schedule as necessary. Upon completion of the pilot, the city will conduct a comprehensive review to assess the viability and effectiveness of autonomous mowers in maintaining select park spaces..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.