Whose deZision was this?: Honda U.S.A premieres lawn mower

At the 2025 Equip Exposition held in Kentucky, U.S.A, Honda has presented the world premiere of two ProZision series models, the first battery-powered riding mower series to be developed and sold by the brand.

The two models are the ProZision Autonomous, which, well, operates autonomously; and the ProZision, which will operate manually. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in the U.S.A before the end of 2026.

Striving to help people through its mobility products and services, as well as continuing to offer new value that will surprise and inspire people, Honda has been pursuing enhanced application of autonomous and intelligent technologies to its products to deliver new value that enables people to make their daily lives more enjoyable, while addressing various societal challenges.

The ProZision Autonomous is capable of operating in autonomous mode by memorising and accurately following mowing routes and patterns pre-set by the operator, while recognising its accurate location using its Global Navigation Satellite System. Onboard radar and LiDAR sensors also help detect changes in terrain and obstacles, enabling the ProZision Autonomous to automatically determine the appropriate mowing route.

Honda states that the ProZision Autonomous will contribute not only to addressing labour shortage and cost reduction challenges facing the lawn care and landscape maintenance industry, but also to mitigating worker burden in harsh work environments, such as rough terrain and dusty conditions.