Earth Rover Exhibits CLAWS at FutureGrow Expo 2024

Earth Rover participated in the FutureGrow Expo 2024, organised by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) on October 8, following the successful completion of our Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) project with the Forestry Commission.

Earth Rover team and CLAWS at FutureGrow Expo 2024.

FutureGrow Expo is a new event organised by the HTA aimed to highlight the importance of strategic investments in mechanisation and automation within the industry. The expo showcased innovative technology demonstrations focused at transforming business productivity and sustainability.

The expo began with presentations highlighting the work of exhibitors and various innovative projects, including Earth Rover’s involvement in the TPIF project. Representatives from the HTA and the Forestry Commission discussed the project's outcomes and emphasised the need for chemical-free weeding solutions in horticulture. This provided a great platform for attendees to engage with the findings and explore how our light weeding robot, CLAWS, can play a pivotal role in achieving these goals.

The Forestry Commission introducing Earth Rover’s role in the TPIF project.

Following the presentations, participants enjoyed a coffee break and the opportunity to wander the exhibition hall, where Earth Rover had a central stand. Our team engage directly with numerous decision-makers and industry leaders who recognised the pressing need for CLAWS in sustainable farming practices within the tree seedling and horticulture industry to address labor and regulatory challenges, and enhance crop health without relying on chemical herbicides.