Michael Carlson, Ph.D.

Precision Turfgrass Management Expert | Jackrabbit & Husker Alum | lgBt 🏳️‍🌈 | Tweets are my own

[Steven A. Spatafore @spattyspat]

Great morning spent with the team from @ecorobotix seeing the Alba in action here at Los Altos. Was thoroughly impressed with the technology and its ability to spot small poa plants in our ryegrass surfaces. This technology is a major step forward in sustainability in GCM.

[P. Agustin Boeri, Ph. D. @DrAgustingrass]

I am looking for a motivated student to pursue a Ph.D. in Turfgrass Science at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas. We have cool projects on zoysiagrass putting-green management, soil amendments, and traffic tolerance. Contact me if you are interested [email protected]

[Pierre Ecorobotix @LeVernet81048]

Managing POA Annua and RYE in your Bermuda is not a challenge now with Ecorobotix ALBA 🎯

4.5 miles, capable to spray and turn.
A spot size like a golf ball ⛳️
@remoteTurf
@romerocubas
@VTTurfweeds
@godara_nav
@MSTurfgrass
@Ecorobotix_Turf

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Machine vision and artificial intelligence are being used to make golf course spray applications more precise than ever. Potential benefits include less chemical use, improved turf safety, and more – but like any new technology, there are limitations to be aware of 👇

[Pierre Ecorobotix @LeVernet81048]

Proud to present ALBA, the new AI spot sprayer dedicated for Turf ⛳️
Huge Thk’s to :
@VTTurfweeds
@MSTurfgrass
@godara_nav

Who trusted on us when we presented the project.

Also a big Thk’s to my American colleagues @romerocubas and @remoteTurf

See you in BTME and GCSAA

[Ecorobotix Turf ALBA @Ecorobotix_Turf]

⛳ Meet ALBA! Our brand new, state-of-the-art, UHP sprayer reduces chemical use, minimizes hand labor and protects the environment better than ever!

Know more: https://t.co/HbnrdQ7UjF

🤩@LeVernet81048

#ALBATurf #SpotSpraying #SustainableGolf #GolfCourseSustainability #Turf

[Ecorobotix Turf ALBA @Ecorobotix_Turf]

📍 Heading to @BIGGALtd #BTME2026 in Harrogate?
📆 Press Conf. JAN 21 at 10:30 AM - booth 554 Hall 5
✅ Seminar about research on our technology by @MSTurfgrass at 4 PM

Meet ALBA, our #UltraHighPrecision sprayer & our team.

#ALBAturf #TurfCare #SpotSpraying #TurfGrass #Grass

[Pierre Ecorobotix @LeVernet81048]

Futur is here ⛳️
@MSTurfgrass
@VTTurfweeds
@remoteTurf
@godara_nav
@romerocubas

[Pierre Ecorobotix @LeVernet81048]

A new way to manage turf is coming soon 🫣
More info on January 15th 🫡

In partnership with:
@MSTurfgrass
@VTTurfweeds
@godara_nav

#spotspraying #turfmanagement #golfcourse #greenkeeper

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

I’m looking for a research technician. Normal hours, good benefits, and a fun but rewarding position. Seeking a hardworking, well-connected individual with experience in sports field management, golf course management, and/or turfgrass research.

https://t.co/cQpv0BsOqt

[Navdeep Godara @godara_nav]

We initiated our first study with @ecorobotix ALBA @NCState. ALBA sprayed smooth crabgrass with 100% accuracy in bermudagrass fairway and reduced the herbicide usage by ~95% compared to broadcast treatments. Learn more about this technology at the Turfgrass Field Day on August 13

[Chase Straw @StrawTurf]

Spot spraying goosegrass in zoysiagrass. Already impressed with the accuracy, and the model is still in development.

[Michael Carlson, Ph.D. @remoteTurf]

@samTURFkreinbrg @HutchensWendell @ThatWeedsDoc @ArkansasTurf @VTTurfweeds Congrats Sam! Looking forward to seeing your future work with Dave and Shawn!

[Paweł Petelewicz @petelewicz]

Tomorrow is today! Targeted applications allow for spraying tough weeds with surgical precision saving you up to 80% herbicide. Lots to learn about how this tech can best serve turfgrass industry. Looking forward to collaborating with Ecorobotix!

#UFturfweedmgmt
@UFTurfTeam

[Navdeep Godara @godara_nav]

I have two graduate research assistantships opening in the Turfgrass and Forage Weed Science Lab at North Carolina State University. If the outlined projects in description interest you to pursue an MS or PhD degree in Weed Science, consider applying.

[James D. McCurdy @MSTurfgrass]

We had a busy two days doing trial work with the ARA. Dallisgrass, buttonweed, crabgrass + white clover, nutsedge. Most will be on show at the Sep 18 Field Day. https://t.co/NCfiNKDQUq

[Pierre Ecorobotix @LeVernet81048]

The work continue
Now detecting and spraying Poa in Green 🙏🏻
@MSTurfgrass
@VTTurfweeds

[Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management @cropforageturf]

Congratulations to the @cropforageturf Outstanding Paper in the Applied Turfgrass section:

"A Review of Precision Management for Golf Course Turfgrass,” by @remoteTurf, @Rockinsince57 & @PuntelLab . See https://t.co/eHdFwZqBC1

[Bill Kreuser, PhD @PGRBill]

Data without context have limited capabilities. They can make "cool-looking" maps but need ground-truthing to guide management. The AI models we are validating and building into @GreenKeeperApp CIS will help managers maximize the use of data to drive management decisions.

[Steven A. Spatafore @spattyspat]

First mow with our new Crop Sensors from the @GreenKeeperApp mounted on fairway & approach units. Measuring plant density, chlorophyll/n status and detecting wilt onset to help guide irrigation & fertility adjustments to further improve playing conditions. #TroonAgronomy