Oso Electric acquires AI robotics firm to automate outdoor work

Oso Electric Equipment has acquired Electric Sheep Robotics, merging Oso’s commercial electric powertrains with Electric Sheep’s AI-driven autonomous landscaping technology. This acquisition builds on their earlier partnership that produced a 21-inch Commercial Electric Smart Lawn Mower and positions the combined company to expand zero-emission, autonomous outdoor power equipment across challenging commercial environments, including GPS-denied urban spaces.

What you should know: The merger combines two complementary technologies to create a comprehensive autonomous outdoor work solution.

• Oso Electric Equipment brings commercial-grade electric powertrain technology, while Electric Sheep Robotics contributes AI-driven autonomous landscaping capabilities and machine learning expertise.
• The companies previously collaborated to launch a 21-inch Commercial Electric Smart Lawn Mower powered by Electric Sheep’s AI platform.
• Current deployments are already underway in Texas and California, with plans for broader market expansion.

Why this matters: The acquisition targets the growing demand for sustainable, labor-efficient solutions in commercial landscaping and outdoor work.

• The combined technology promises to reduce both labor costs and carbon footprints while enabling quieter, cleaner operations in commercial settings.
• The merger addresses critical challenges in GPS-denied environments and tight urban spaces where traditional autonomous equipment struggles.
• The integration creates adaptive, hands-free workflows that allow landscapers to focus on business growth rather than manual operations.

The big picture: This deal represents a broader shift toward AI-powered automation in outdoor power equipment across multiple industries.

• The combined entity aims to expand beyond landscaping into outdoor infrastructure, construction and maintenance, agriculture, defense, and space exploration.
• The merger positions the companies to lead innovation in outdoor power equipment OEM partnerships and eco-friendly automation solutions.
• The acquisition signals growing investment in technologies that combine sustainability with artificial intelligence for commercial applications.

What they’re saying: Leadership from both companies emphasized the transformative potential of their combined technologies.

• “This acquisition is a launchpad for revolutionizing the outdoor work ecosystem,” said Nag Rao, CEO of Oso Electric Equipment. “Electric Sheep’s visionary AI technology fused with our commercial-grade electric equipment opens doors to new possibilities. We’re creating quieter, cleaner communities and tools that think, adapt, and thrive alongside their users.”
• Nag Murty, CEO and Founder of Electric Sheep Robotics, added: “In combination with Oso’s state of the art EV technology, our AI engine now rides on the most reliable electric outdoor power equipment in the business. This merger supercharges our mission to automate the future of all outdoor work, spanning outdoor infrastructure, construction and maintenance, agriculture, defense, and space exploration, delivering products that are as intuitive as they are impactful.”

What’s next: The combined company plans to accelerate product development and market expansion in the near term.

• Expect new product rollouts that leverage the integrated AI and electric powertrain technologies.
• Market reach will expand beyond current Texas and California deployments to additional regions.
• The merger will foster new OEM partnerships and collaborative workflows designed to make advanced automation technology more accessible across outdoor work sectors.