The new AUTOGROOM automated artificial pitch maintenance robot is the ultimate way to preserve and protect your Gen2, 3G or 4G sports pitch – autonomously.
What does AUTOGROOM do?
In a nutshell it performs 3 key actions:
- brushing of artificial turf fibres and breaking up of any dirt
- grooming of infill particles
- removal of any magnetic metal detritus e.g. bottle caps which may lead to injury
How long does it take AUTOGROOM to cover an entire football pitch?
AUTOGROOM takes 4 – 5 hours to thoroughly cover and care for a standard sized UEFA or FIFA pitch (7,630 m²) at a rate of 3km/h (0.83 m/s).
What are the device dimensions?
Length: 140cm
Width: 93cm
Height: 54cm
Weight: 140kg
How is the AUTOGROOM powered?
AUTOGROOM is powered by a lithium-ion battery. A single charge lasts for 7-8 hours ensuring that a standard sized football pitch can be covered in a session. It has its own specially designed charger which is included in your package.
Navigation
AUTOGROOM moves across the pitch in lines meticulously covering every inch and following the layering direction of the artificial turf – which is optimal for the fibres.
The device position is determined by GPS and other geo-positioning methods and controlled automatically as part of the selected care programme – via the app.
Control via app
AUTOGROOM can be controlled via an iOS or Android smartphone using an app. It features a selection of greenkeeping programmes to suit all pitches and the start time can be pre-selected and the device left to operate unsupervised, for example, overnight.
How safe is AUTOGROOM?
The maintenance unit is entirely safe, designed for purpose and has been rigorously tested. It has a radar sensor and can detect obstacles – be that an inanimate object, a human or animal – from a distance. An impact sensor sited on top will immobilise AUTOGROOM, in the event of a collision it will simply halt.
What effect does AUTOGROOM have on infill over time?
When used regularly AUTOGROOM decompacts and redistributes infill more evenly. Over time it helps to prevent the movement and discharge of infill particles reducing depletion and helping to maintain your pitch more effectively.
How does AUTOGROOM handle electrostatic charge caused by friction?
Some artificial turf pitches carry electrostatic charge. This is not an issue for AUTOGROOM and will not affect performance or behaviour in any way.
Slatter Robot Maintenance
for artificial turf pitches
AUTOGROOM is available as part of a maintenance plan.
