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CeRTES at the 9th ETS Conference, “From the Ground Up: Construction and Care of Modern Turf Systems” Athens, Greece, April 22-24, 2026. A valuable occasion that brought together both academia and industry, providing insightful contributions from speakers of both sides.

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CeRTES attended the seminar “Innovazione e sostenibilità: nuove frontiere nella manutanzione del tappeto erboso,” held on April 14, 2026, at Golf della Montecchia, Italy. The event provided useful insights from speakers along with field demonstrations of advanced machinery.

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For Pi Day (March 14), CeRTES chose an original and spectacular tribute: a gigantic π symbol (120 × 100 m) traced by an autonomous mower on a 4-hectare turfgrass, where the beauty of mathematics, robotics, and innovation meet.

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CeRTES attending Myplant & Garden, Milan, Italy, one of the top national exhibitions for urban greening and sports sectors, with autonomous mowing technology in the spotlight.

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SAVE THE DATE
22-24th APRIL 2026 ATHENS, GREECE
9th ETS Conference and Field day
From the Ground Up: Construction and Care of Modern Turf Systems

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CeRTES turns the landscape into a message of peace.
In San Piero a Grado, near Pisa, Italy “PAX” appears across 180 meters and 3 hectares of turfgrass.
Site provided by: Bindi Pratopronto Nord.
Learn more: https://t.co/jj5xAzpC4y

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Smart Tennis Court Maintenance: Autonomous mowers and high-performance surfaces on bermudagrass.

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September 9-12, 2025, Huskvarna, Sweden: CeRTES visits Husqvarna headquarter.

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2025, CeRTES celebrates 30 years of Turfgrass Science.
Early years under the mentorship of Professor James B. Beard (1995).
Professor J. Scott McElroy, Auburn University, entitled Honorary Member of CeRTES (2023).

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CeRTES presenting at International Turfgrass Society Conference 2025, Karuizawa, Japan.

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CeRTES traveling to the United Arab Emirates.
Field visits to Emirates Golf Club and Yas Links Abu Dhabi, and a business meeting.

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The biggest challenge for automated mowers on parks and rec soccer fields is actually navigating the goals. Some are better than others. Big pipe and tighten the nets. @auburnturf

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Using @midjourney_ai to simulate a robot mowing a lawn. Enjoy. @robotmowing

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Glad the US is finally realizing the usefulness of autonomous mowing.

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https://t.co/2XCjqbH6Fz

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Testing of the Ceora Automower from Husqvarna at a sod farm south of Pisa. Can't wait until this machine hits the market.