Podcast
The GrassBot Network Podcast
Hosted by GrassBots Network · EN
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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S2E3 - Eric Feldhusen, Glenwild Golf Club, Park City, Utah
Feb 2300:26:54Tap to summarizeEric 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 GreenKeeper platform, Eric has helped pioneer the use of quantitative turfgrass health data to drive more precise and informed management decisions. His operation highlights how automation and data analytics can work together to elevate course conditions, efficiency, and strategic turf management.
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S2E2 - Jeff Miller, The Santaluz Club, San Diego
Feb 1700:29:17Tap to summarizeJeff 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 continually evolving approach focused on efficiency, productivity, and operational improvement. Enjoy.
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S2E1 - Tony Smith, AutoLawn of Orlando
Feb 800:35:27Tap to summarizeGreat 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 Season 2.
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S2E0 - Intro to Season 2
Feb 800:06:21Tap to summarizeHere 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
Nov 200:27:26Tap to summarizeWe 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 course bunker rake (which golf course supers have been mentioning to GBN as the most desirable autonomous product). Enjoy our discussion with Vincent and check out TurfTroniq for more information.
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S1E13 - Interview with Eric Aston, Firefly Automatix
Jul 900:31:40Tap to summarizeIn 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 for turfgrass management with focuses on golf, sports, and sod production. Eric discusses the technology behind the Firefly offerings and what is next for the company.
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S1E12- Billy Otteman with Scythe Robotics
Jul 100:30:30Tap to summarizeGBN 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
Jun 2400:34:20Tap to summarizeIn 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
Jun 1700:30:37Tap to summarizeIn 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
Apr 1, 202500:31:03Tap to summarizeA 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 insights on everything from golf range picking to home lawn mowing.
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