Directed Machines (company)
Directed Machines is an American robotics company based in Seattle, Washington. It develops autonomous electric land management robots for agricultural, renewable energy, and vegetation management applications, including the Land Care Robot (LCR).[1][2][3][4][5]
History
Directed Machines developed the Land Care Robot as an autonomous electric vehicle for outdoor land-management tasks. The modular platform can be fitted with different implements for tasks such as mowing and towing and can operate under operator control or autonomously. [6] The LCR uses battery-electric power and incorporates solar-assisted charging. It supports different attachments for land management applications and is designed to operate during daytime and nighttime conditions and in adverse weather. [7]
The company also developed software for remotely monitoring and managing its autonomous vehicles. Applications for the system include agriculture, renewable energy facilities, roadside vegetation management, and infrastructure maintenance.[1] The North Dakota Department of Transportation identified Directed Machines among companies developing autonomous mowing technologies for transportation rights-of-way and maintenance operations. [8][9]
Published specifications for the LCR include a peak electric drive output of approximately 45 kW (60 hp), a towing capacity of up to 2,700 kilograms, lithium-ion battery storage options, dual camera systems, GPS navigation capabilities, and wireless connectivity for monitoring and control.[7][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Agriculture and Renewable Energy Land Management with Robotics - T‑Mobile Newsroom". T-Mobile Newsroom. Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ "Solar Robot Designed For Landscape Work". www.farmshow.com. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ [email protected] (2023-04-11). "Smart Agriculture with RealSense and Directed Machines". RealSense. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ Schlosser, Kurt (2019-11-21). "A solar-charged electric robot built in Seattle packs a unique and powerful punch for life on the farm". GeekWire. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ Boyle, Alan (2021-05-06). "Why these successful software founders are planting seeds for ag tech ventures". GeekWire. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ "Smart Agriculture with RealSense and Directed Machines". Raspberry Pi. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Bloch, Michael (2022-06-07). "Directed Machines' Solar Power Assisted Land Care Robot". SolarQuotes Blog. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ "Autonomous Roadside Mower Solutions | Directed Machines®". 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
- ↑ Lutman, Travis (March 15, 2022). "NDDOT AUTONOMOUS MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY" (PDF). ATSSA. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Ashley (2020-06-05). "Raspberry Pi–powered robot farmers". Raspberry Pi. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
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