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O-Robotics develop robot that removes weeds while you sleep
It removes weeds, algae, leaves and even snow from your paved areas – while you sleep and without any chemicals. The robot every houseowner dreams of is being built by a Danish startup, now backed by Odense Robotics StartUp Fund. Initially, the robot will perform its tasks in amusement parks, as O-Robotics is targeting the commercial sector, where endless paved areas represent a huge untapped global market.
1,200 technology enthusiasts visited Odense during Week of Robotics
A total of 3 robotics conferences attracted no fewer than 1,200 international visitors to Odense last week. This paves yet another solid path toward fulfilling Odense’s ambition of becoming the world’s leading robotics city.
Robots play their part at global badminton tournament
Robots that deliver shuttlecocks to world-class players, carry players’ bags on to the court and even serve beer to VIP guests. These are just some of the ways in which TV viewers and spectators will see automation in action during VICTOR DENMARK OPEN in Odense this week. It’s part of a massive city branding and business promotion initiative, which experts describe as both “creative” and “business savvy”.
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Solving Ukraine’s demining problem: Danish-Ukrainian startup uses robots and drones to speed up demining efforts
With current technology, it will take more than 70 years and cost 33.5 billion euros to demine Ukraine, which has a mined area of 144,000 sq. km. Now, a Ukrainian tech entrepreneur in Denmark aims to make demining Ukraine cheaper, faster and safer. He has moved to Odense to accelerate development of his robotics and drone solution after being selected by Odense Robotics StartUp Fund for a place at the incubator at DTI. Part of the solution is already being manufactured and tested in Ukraine.
Thunderstrike EU opens new hangar at Hans Christian Andersen Airport
Thunderstrike EU, an American drone manufacturer specializing in green technology for the drone industry, is establishing a test, development, and demonstration center at HCA Airport to further develop their technology.
Another robotics conference finds its way to Odense
Odense has become a true magnet for robot conferences. Through collaborative efforts from SDU, Odense Municipality, Odense Robotics, and Destination Fyn, yet another significant international conference has been secured, gathering researchers and developers from across the globe.