The Toro Co. will introduce a new robotic battery-powered mower that features a vision-based localization system and wire-free navigation.
“Our commitment to alternative power, smart connected, and autonomous technologies will enable people to create an amazing space for their families and do more of what they love for generations to come,” said Greg Janey, vice president, Residential & Landscape Contractor Business and Center for Technology, Research and Innovation (CTRI) at The Toro Co.
Set to be released in spring 2023, the mower is easy to set up and tailored to each yard without an underground boundary wire installation. This proprietary vision system uses multiple cameras to map and localize in the yard, enabling the mower to navigate tight spaces and move around structures such as trees and landscaping. It is also capable of crossing surfaces, such as driveways and sidewalks, to maintain all areas of the property.
The mower also includes a dedicated smartphone app that allows users to customize their mowing schedule—whether it’s around work, sleep or travel. The app can also recommend an ideal mowing schedule based on weather forecasts and patterns. In addition, the mower has third-party safety certification, theft-proof features, slope-friendly cutting abilities and quiet functionality.
The robotic mower offers high efficiency through its patented Smart Zones mowing system that can be controlled through custom settings in the app. Through this system, the mower will automatically keep the lawn at a consistent, owner-selected height by cutting the smallest amount of grass each day for optimal lawn health.
