Husqvarna has taken a significantly expanded position in Robin Autopilot, the parent company of Mowbot.
The increased investment closed the Series A round of Robin Autopilot's investment strategy. Though the exact financials are not public, the investment is led by Husqvarna Group and the Fahey Group.
The additional investment will accelerate Robin Autopilot's expansion of Robotics as a Service and helping landscapers transition to electric equipment. It will also allow them to open up a Bay Area location to be focused on converting California companies.
Husqvarna now has more than 2 million Automower units in operation around the world, and adoption continues globally with both commercial and residential application. Robin and Mowbot are instrumental in the growth of robotics as a service in North America with the growing mid-tier landscaping market.
"We are firm believers in robotic technology and its role in the future of more sustainable lawn care," said Robert McCutcheon, President of Husqvarna NA. "With our growing partnership with Robin, we are committing to the growth of RaaS in the US market and the evolution of autonomous mowing."
This latest investment from Husqvarna will also enable Robin Autopilot to continue to strengthen its leadership position in Robotics as a Service in the U.S. lawn care marketplace, offering proprietary fleet management, surveyor and customer acquisition software tools, patented robotic accessories and a full suite of education and training services to empower and grow businesses.
Robin will also improve its access to supply of the most advanced Husqvarna robotic mowing products and accessories such as CEORA, EPOS boundary wire free Automowers, fence door and solar charging systems, plus Husqvarna battery handheld equipment.
"Husqvarna is the world leader in robotic lawnmowing, and its trailblazing sustainability goals align directly with Robin's mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy in the landscaping industry," said Logan Fahey, CEO of Robin Autopilot. "Our ongoing partnership will allow further development of Robin's technologies and offerings, including its fleet management system, which enables landscapers to utilize autonomous and electric fleets more efficiently and profitably."