Bobcat Announces Partnership with Autonomous Mowing Systems

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The company also announced the enhancement of its autonomous technology and operations through a strategic investment in Greenzie, an autonomous software company for commercial lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment.

“Innovation is part of Bobcat's DNA,” said Joel Honeyman, vice president of global innovation for Bobcat Company. “We invented compact equipment more than 60 years agosectorand today we continue to re-imagine the future of the industry. By investing in Greenzie, we can accelerate operator assistance and automation.prescriptionwas developed to help our customers improve work on the job site or in their backyardefficiency.” 

The partnership supports the launch of Bobcat's new autonomous zero-steer mower, which will be available in limited quantities in late 2023. More details will be announced soon, the company said.

Designed to operate with software developed by Greenzie, Bobcat automatic mowers have a ride and repeat function that allows the operator to plot routes and mark areas to be avoided by the mower during automatic operation. Zero-turn mowers are able to detect known or unknown objects and follow a defined path, while the operator can take on other tasks and maximize jobsite efficiency. The machine utilizes mapping to execute repeatable and precise routes; all of which can be managed or edited on a simple smartphone app.   

Through this investment, Bobcat and Greenzie will join forces to accelerate the development of Bobcat's proprietary features and solutions in its product line. 

“We are excited to complete our largest investment round to date through a strategic investment from an industry leader like Bobcat,” said Charles Brian Quinn, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenzie. “Our customers desperately need solutions to help them overcome their biggest challenge: labor shortages. Our software helps crews be more productive and will run on reliable, rugged Bobcat equipment they trust.”