New feature enables multi-zone autonomy that reduces workflow interruption and increases productivity
Boulder County, CO - (July 10, 2025) - Scythe Robotics, the Colorado-based company developing advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry, today announced the launch of an impactful new software feature for its all-electric autonomous mower, Scythe M.52. The new capability, Task Sequences, enables M.52 to move between designated Mow Zones entirely on its own, unlocking even more productivity and workflow continuity on the jobsite.
Designed to reduce downtime and boost operational efficiency, Task Sequences allow contractors to link multiple Mow Zones together using the Scythe mobile app. Once deployed, M.52 completes each Zone in order, driving autonomously from one to the next without manual repositioning by crew members. Contractors can customize settings - such as stripe direction, deck height, and blade speed - for each Zone, save Sequences for reuse, and access them across the crew, directly from the mobile app.
“Task Sequences mark an exciting evolution in how mowing crews deploy robotic mowing in the field,” said Michael Mayberry, Senior Director of Customer Success at Scythe. “By automating what was previously a manual step, this feature allows landscape contractors to accomplish more with less disruption, keeping both people and machines focused on delivering excellent results.”
That increased efficiency is already being seen in the field. On one multi-zone property, M.52 completed 13 Mow Zones with just three manual touches, a sharp contrast to the 13 separate repositioning moves previously required. With Task Sequences handling the transitions, the crew gained hours of uninterrupted time to complete other tasks on-site, significantly boosting their productivity and reducing downtime. In addition to connecting Mow Zones directly, the feature introduces Bridge Zones - defined pathways that allow M.52 to safely drive between Zones without mowing them. Whether Zones are adjacent or separated by landscape elements, contractors can map out custom Sequences that maintain mowing precision while ensuring safe, predictable routing. All settings are configurable in the Scythe mobile app and available to any crew member working at the property.
As part of Scythe’s commitment to safety and reliability, Task Sequences are built with additional safety measures. M.52 moves between Zones at a slower navigation speed, automatically raises its deck to avoid low obstacles, and emits a sonar ping to alert nearby pedestrians without startling them. M.52 also avoids No-Go Zones and will stop for any unexpected obstacles, just as it does while mowing. The Task Sequences feature is currently being rolled out to Scythe pilot customers and will be available to all M.52 contractors later this mowing season. Scythe customers can prepare by downloading the latest version of the Scythe mobile app and working with their Account Manager to train field teams on the new workflow.
Scythe Robotics provides the commercial landscape industry with powerful commercial-grade,
all-electric autonomous equipment solutions for more sustainably maintaining outdoor
environments. The company’s first commercial mower, Scythe M.52, has the most advanced
autonomy technology on the market, bringing greater precision, productivity, and scale. Scythe
Robotics is headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. Find out more at https://scytherobotics.com
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