STIGA, leading European manufacturer and distributor of garden machinery, has announced a major multi-year innovation cycle.
Backed by record R&D investments and a rapidly expanding patent portfolio, the company anticipates the launch of its next-generation robotics platform ahead of its global commercial rollout in 2027.
The groundwork for this technological surge was laid in 2025, driven by a robust double-digit year-over-year increase in the Group's Capital Expenditure.
This strategic capital allocation marked the beginning of an intensified, multi-year investment roadmap directing significant financial resources toward high-impact R&D programs across Robotics, Battery-Powered, and Professional turf technologies. This long-term commitment drives a twofold objective—enhancing STIGA’s core consumer portfolio while accelerating growth across high-performance commercial sectors.
Central to this strategic push is the continued evolution of STIGA's robotic category. Following the partnership announcement earlier this year with Silicon Valley company SiMa.ai, a leader in Physical AI technology that delivers a purpose-built, software-centric platform, STIGA previews its upcoming autonomous robot mower lineup. By combining over 90 years of garden care know-how with STIGA’s proprietary technology stack—including STIGA Active Guidance System, Vista Technology, and ePower battery—and SiMa.ai’s low-power, high-performance Physical AI, the upcoming robot range features a future-proof, scalable platform engineered for unprecedented spatial awareness, real-time obstacle navigation, and uninterrupted cutting performance.
“STIGA vision isn't just about making smarter lawnmowers; it’s about redefining what our local customers and professional partners can expect from autonomous green care," said James Gordon, MD of STIGA UK, "By embedding Physical AI into our core technology stack, we are creating machines that adapt, learn, and improve every time they step onto the lawn, ensuring effortless performance for years to come. Because our R&D remains laser-focused on advancing STIGA’s in-house technology suite, these robotic mowers are engineered to continuously evolve — becoming smarter, more capable, and tailored to changing consumers' demands season after season.”
Demonstrating the direct return on this multi-year investment cycle, STIGA’s proprietary active patent portfolio grew by an extraordinary 33.5% year-over-year, reflecting a steadfast focus on internal engineering breakthroughs. In parallel, the company continues to elevate its autonomous robotics offering through ongoing software and feature enhancements designed to maximise operational efficiency and user satisfaction, including advanced remote fleet management via the award-winning STIGA.GO app (recognised with the Red Dot Design Award 2025, if Design Award 2026). Further reinforcing STIGA’s leadership in autonomous lawn care, both the current STIGA Vista robot series and the commercial-grade STIGA APX Pro platform were honoured earlier this spring with prestigious 2026 iF Design Awards for outstanding user-centric innovation, underscoring the Group’s dedication to merging cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design that makes lawn maintenance effortless.
The company confirms that the commercial rollout of its next-generation autonomous robot mower range will commence in 2027, serving domestic properties as well as professional green space management. Representing a major technological leap from STIGA’s established robot mowers portfolio, this new platform is the most intelligent robotic solution ever developed by the Group, setting a new benchmark for autonomous navigation in robotic lawn care.
Full technical specifications of the upcoming lineup will be unveiled at the official public launch in 2027. For dealer inquiries, please contact your local STIGA sales representative.
