Husqvarna Group
Swedish manufacturer and world leader in robotic lawn mowers, known for the Automower brand.
Husqvarna Group, founded in 1689 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global manufacturer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and garden tractors, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for construction. The company pioneered the robotic lawn care market in 1995 with the launch of the world's first solar-powered robotic lawn mower, the precursor to today's Automower® line. Husqvarna remains the undisputed world leader in robotic lawn mowers.
The group employs approximately 14,400 people across 40 countries and generates annual revenues exceeding USD 5 billion. In 2026, the company revealed AI Vision technology for its robotic lawnmowers.
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Husqvarna Automower
World's leading robotic lawn mower series with autonomous navigation and AI-vision technology.
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