As autonomous mowers continue to make inroads into the mainstream of golf turf maintenance, the makers of FireFly Automatix entered the market with a singular goal. According to a recent TurfNet interview, they sought to manufacture what they envisioned would be "the best fairway mower on the market."
Recently, Firefly Automatix has made what it calls "a major update" to the autonomy software of its all-electric AMP (autonomous mowing platform) mowers. These updates, the company says, reflect a commitment from FireFly Automatix to listen and respond to users with continuous innovation designed to make their AMP mower experience more efficient and user-friendly.
Smart Start
The new Smart Start feature allows operators to drop off the AMP mower anywhere within the fairway. The mower autonomously finds its path starting point and begins mowing, significantly reducing manual driving time and streamlining operations.
Fairway Mode
With Fairway Mode, users can save specific mowing and operating boundaries, enabling the AMP mower to execute turns either in the rough or within the fairways. This feature can reduce the number of clean-up passes needed and provides added flexibility for each course.
Keep-Out Zones
The enhanced Keep-Out Zones feature empowers the AMP mower to safely navigate around obstacles in the fairways while preserving straight mowing lines and consistent striping. This capability improves efficiency and maintains the aesthetic quality of the turf.
Refreshed User Interface
The software update includes a refreshed user interface to enhance the operator experience. With an improved workflow and a more cohesive look and feel, the new interface makes controlling and managing the AMP mower more intuitive and efficient.