Kress Commercial launched its latest breakthrough in autonomous mowing technology at Equip Expo 2025 in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 22-24. The Kress Robotics KR800, or “Voyager,” is designed for route-based landscaping operations and represents a leap forward in commercial-grade automation. Voyager aims to help crews overcome persistent labor challenges while boosting productivity and profitability.
“We’re not just introducing a product; we’re advancing an entirely new business model for professional landscapers. Voyager is proof of our long-term commitment to developing and reimagining technologies that propel the landscape industry forward and unlock new avenues of profitability for our dealer partners and pro end-users,” said Don Gao, founder and CEO of Kress’ parent company Positec.
Kress Voyager is an autonomous, 40-inch robotic mower engineered to work within landscaping companies’ existing service models. Equipped with advanced real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning, lidar, VisionAI and high-precision sensors, Voyager delivers boundary-wire-free operation with centimeter-level accuracy and automotive-grade autonomy.
After a one-time mapping process, Voyager travels with the crew from property to property with infinite map memory capability. While crews focus on high-skilled, detailed landscaping tasks, Voyager takes care of the bulk work in the background autonomously, efficiently and emission-free, according to the company.
Voyager mows up to seven acres, or eight hours per charge, and operates at a rate comparable to or quicker than traditional on-site crew tasks. With a mowing speed of 5.6 mph, it can also travel between properties in dense HOA-style neighborhoods, trailer-free, making it ideal for high-efficiency route work.
Key features of Kress Robotics KR800 Voyager include:
- RTK-precision mowing with centimeter-level accuracy.
- Boundary-wire-free navigation.
- 360-degree multi-sensor obstacle detection and avoidance including lidar, Vision AI and ultrasonic sensors.
- 1.5 to 5-inch adjustable cutting height.
- Maximum slope of 40 percent, or 20 degrees.
- Ride-on mode for initial mapping and cross-property travel.
- All-day runtime with zero emissions.
- 5,000-hour service life.
- Full integration with the Kress Fleet Management System.
“Voyager is more than an autonomous mower; its design empowers crews to do more with fewer people while reducing exposure to noise, fuel and emissions,” said Todd Zimmerman, senior vice president, Kress dealer sales, operations and product. “Voyager represents a new avenue of increased profitability for route-based landscaping crews.”
Voyager will be available at Kress dealer locations across North America in early 2026.
