FireFly Automatix, a producer of autonomous mowers, debuted its first all-electric mower on the latest Turfgrass Producers Worldwide (TPI) conference in Michigan.

The  M100-AV is a industrial reel mower that cuts a 100-inch-wide swath. It contains a LiFePO₄ battery pack. The corporate says it will probably mow as much as 25 acres per cost at speeds of seven acres/hour, and recharge in 2 hours. The corporate says it will probably lower gas prices by 87%, and upkeep prices by 65%, in comparison with a fossil-powered mower.

The M100-AV can function with out on-site supervision and consists of LiDAR-enabled impediment detection and avoidance for security. It offers clever path planning, so no boundary wires are wanted, and mowing patterns are optimized for optimum effectivity.

4 unbiased electrical drive motors are synchronized with two unbiased steering motors. The drive motors are engineered for 100,000+ hours of life.

FireFly is at the moment accepting pre-orders, and anticipates delivering the primary manufacturing fashions this fall.

“I’m extremely impressed by the revolutionary FireFly reel computerized mower,” mentioned Scott DeBuck, proprietor of the farm that hosted this summer season’s TPI host farm. “Its reducing efficiency produces stunning outcomes, and the aptitude to program varied mowing angles is astonishing. Proudly owning a mower like this might be a dream come true, and I consider that the trade as a complete would drastically profit from such a exceptional invention.”

Supply: FireFly Automatix