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Telegarden

Built by The Telegarden Project · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The Telegarden is a Research robot developed by The Telegarden Project (United States), priced at $100,000 USD.

Robo Index

AA

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4 of 10 signals present

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Commercial maturity20%100/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

The Telegarden was a robotic art installation that allowed anyone on the Internet to interact with a remote garden. Users teleoperated a robot arm to plant, water, and monitor the progress of living plants. Equipped with a SCARA industrial robot arm with an end-effector fitted with a camera, watering line, and seed dibble for remote horticultural interaction.

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator in Austria

Ars Electronica Center

Viability

est. 1995

Ended at Ars Electronica

Price

$100,000

Specifications

Category: Research
Weight
1,000 kg
Autonomy
teleoperated
Price
$100,000 USD
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1995

Detailed specifications

Other3
Controller Model
Adept-1 industrial robotic arm[4]
Deployment Notes
Art installation active 1995-2004, initially at University of Southern California, later at Ars Electronica Museum in Austria[2][3][4][6]
Youtube Video Id
10Sc8-3VuJE

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

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Company milestones

  • 2004MilestoneEnded at Ars Electronica
  • 1996MilestoneMoved to Ars Electronica Center
  • 1995MilestoneFirst-year participation
  • 1995LaunchTelegarden goes online
  • 1995DeploymentInstalled at Ars Electronica Museum
  • 1995MilestoneDeveloped at USC
  • 1995LaunchWent online
  • 1994MilestoneConceived

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Telegarden?
The Telegarden is developed by The Telegarden Project, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Telegarden?
The Telegarden is a Research robot made by The Telegarden Project.
How much does the Telegarden cost?
The Telegarden is priced $100,000 USD.

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