Accelerating innovations in the landscaping and grounds maintenance industries, Bobcat announces its new autonomous mowing system, with improved technology through strategic investment in Greenzie.
“Innovation is part of the Bobcat DNA. We invented the compact equipment industry more than 60 years ago, and we continue to reimagine the future of the industry today,” says Joel Honeyman, VP of global innovation for Bobcat Company. “Through this investment with Greenzie, we can accelerate our development of operator-assisted and automated solutions to help our customers be more productive on the jobsite or their backyard.”
The collaboration supports Bobcat’s introduction of its new autonomous, zero-turn mower, which offers efficiency and productivity by completing repetitive mowing tasks without the need for an onboard operator.
"We are thrilled to close our largest investment round to date with a strategic investment by an industry leader like Bobcat," says Charles Brian Quinn (CBQ), co-founder and CEO of Greenzie. "Our customers are desperate for solutions that 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."
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- Designed to operate with software developed by Greenzie, the Bobcat autonomous mower has a ride-and-repeat feature, where operators can plot a course and mark areas for the mower to avoid during autonomous operations.
- Able to detect objects, known or unknown, the zero-turn mower travels its prescribed path while the operator can take on other tasks. The machine also utilizes mapping to execute an exact route that can be repeated; all of which can be managed or edited on a simple smartphone app.
- Through this investment, Bobcat and Greenzie will join forces to accelerate Bobcat’s development of the autonomous capabilities and solutions across its product line-up.
- The mower will have a limited launch in late 2023 with more details forthcoming.
