City Gardening

Comparing the costs and benefits of investing in automated machinery for landscaping companies.

Comparing the costs and benefits of investing in automated machinery for landscaping companies.

The prospects for the evolution of autonomous machines for complex tasks such as tree and hedge trimming.

The prospects for the evolution of autonomous machines for complex tasks such as tree and hedge trimming.

The integration of sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) for connected green space management.

The integration of sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) for connected green space management.

Regulations and safety standards regarding the use of autonomous machines in gardens and public spaces.

Regulations and safety standards regarding the use of autonomous machines in gardens and public spaces.

Case study: landscaping companies that have successfully transitioned to automation.

Case study: landscaping companies that have successfully transitioned to automation.

The role of water in garden design: fountains, ponds, and water features.

The role of water in garden design: fountains, ponds, and water features.

The importance of natural and artificial light in nighttime landscaping.

The importance of natural and artificial light in nighttime landscaping.

Different types of gardens: French formal, English cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, etc.

Different types of gardens: French formal, English cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, etc.

Ecological garden design: promoting biodiversity and sustainability.

Ecological garden design: promoting biodiversity and sustainability.

Designing relaxation and social spaces in the garden: terraces, pergolas, dining areas.

Designing relaxation and social spaces in the garden: terraces, pergolas, dining areas.

Creating aesthetic and integrated edible gardens within the overall design.

The use of computer vision for weed recognition and selective weeding.

The impact of automation on the training and skills required for future gardeners and landscapers.

The ethical and social challenges of automating manual jobs in the landscape sector.