How Autonomous Mowers Work — Powered by Simple Mow™
How Do Autonomous Lawn Mowers Work?
RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robots™ use advanced technology and a simple operator setup to handle the work of a full crew—safely, accurately, and with minimal oversight.
This isn’t a prototype or a concept. It’s a proven, real-world solution helping landscaping contractors and government agencies save labor, improve safety, and mow smarter.
Here’s exactly how our autonomous mowers work—from setup to repeat jobs—and why they’re setting the standard for commercial mowing automation.
6 SIMPLE STEPS WITH SIMPLE MOW®
Our proprietary operating system, Simple Mow, makes deploying an autonomous mower or robot mower quick and intuitive. There’s no programming, coding, or complexity—just a fast setup, repeatable results, and smart performance.
Set the Perimeter
Drive the mower around the outer edge of the jobsite using a handheld remote. This defines the mowable zone.
Define Keep-Out Zones
Mark trees, landscape beds, water features, or equipment as no-go areas—using the same simple drive-and-mark process.
Activate Autonomous Mode
With a single command, the robot calculates its mowing path and begins work autonomously—no manual steering required.
Focus on High-Detail Work
As the mower handles the heavy lifting, your operator can complete handwork like trimming or edging.
Auto-Return
After finishing, the AMR returns to its starting point—ready for loading and transport.
Instant Repeatability
Every mowing plan is saved onboard using GPS and RTK data. On return visits, the mower follows the exact same program automatically.
Watch It Work
Save the plan once. Autonomy handles the rest—automatically.
FIRST-TIME SETUP VS. REPEAT VISITS
Setting up an autonomous mower only takes a few minutes the first time. Once the jobsite is mapped, that mowing plan is saved permanently.
For future visits, the operator simply activates autonomous mode. The mower immediately resumes work—no retracing, no reprogramming, no wasted time. This is how our GPS lawn mower system helps you complete jobs faster and more consistently with less crew.
AUTONOMOUS MOWER SAFETY FEATURES YOU CAN TRUST
RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robots™ are built for real-world use—on job sites where safety can’t be optional. Each machine combines military-grade LiDAR, GPS and RTK precision, and intuitive operator controls to deliver safe, consistent mowing with human oversight built in.
Key protections include:
- 360° object detection and auto-stop sensors
- Secure startup system
- Built-in safety interlocks
- Autonomy only inside set boundaries
- Single-controller emergency stop (up to 3 units)
Safety is built into every layer—but we don’t stop there. RC Mowers provides every customer with hands-on training and certified safety protocols to ensure your crews operate confidently from day one.
WHERE AUTONOMOUS MOWING WORKS BEST
RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robots™ are engineered to handle the wide, repetitive spaces that crews struggle to staff and maintain. They thrive in environments where labor is costly or hard to find, and where consistent mowing is essential to operations.
Our A Series models are the ideal fit for:
Deliver pristine, repeatable results on fields where appearance, safety, and precision matter most.
Maintain expansive turf zones efficiently while keeping your people and airside operations safe. The AMR’s autonomous system avoids obstacles and operates within tightly defined boundaries.
Take commercial grounds management in-house and reduce outsourcing costs. A single operator can manage multiple properties with fewer labor demands.
Ensure consistent, low-disruption maintenance across sprawling campus grounds—while freeing up staff to focus on higher-skill tasks.
Keep public green spaces mowed and safe—even when labor budgets are tight. Great for repeatable jobs like open parks, government buildings, and civic campuses.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD SMARTER MOWING
Our Autonomy Specialists will help you evaluate your properties, demonstrate how the system works, and guide you through a smooth transition to robotic mowing.
We don’t just drop off a machine—we deliver a proven path forward with The RC Mowers Success System™: on-site training, implementation support, and the confidence to grow.