On July 11, Doosan Bobcat announced plans to merge with Doosan Robotics, however the OEM is now backing down from that plan, according to a letter to Doosan Bobcat shareholders.

It's "a move aimed at prodding Bobcat to take an active role in expanding Doosan Group's business through M&As, for which Doosan Group is willing to spend several billion dollars."

Mammotion, a provider of innovative electric robotics tools, announced the launch of LUBA, the company's first perimeter wire free robot lawn mower. Designed specifically for residential use, LUBA is poised to revolutionize the future of lawn care maintenance by replacing traditional gas-powered push and ride-on mowers, as well as existing robot mowers requiring perimeter cables, through smart robotic technology.

The company is tackling the industry's single most pressing challenge, a decades-long shortage of reliable labor. This has often resulted in businesses that are unable to grow beyond a certain size, even if the demand is present.

Husqvarna announced today that it is increasing its investment and ownership in Robin Autopilot USA, a company focused on the technological integration of robotic lawn care with professional landscapers.