Our Story
From a better mower to a better world
Oso started with a straightforward goal: build a commercial electric mower that was better for the environment without sacrificing performance. In short, just a better machine — one that happened to be electric.
Our why
The Environmental Impact of Gas-Powered Mowers
Gas-powered equipment is one of the most overlooked sources of emissions in the U.S. That realization shaped everything we’ve built since.
Gas Mowers
A typical self-powered commercial walk behind mower can emit 5-6 times more greenhouse emissions than a standard sedan.
Gas Blowers
A standard commercial backpack blower can emit 15-20 times more emissions than a standard sedan.
Over 2.5 Tons of Emissions
One gas mower creates 2.5 tons of greenhouse gas emissions every year.
17M Gallons Spilled
Over 17 million gallons of gas are spilled each year when refueling lawn and garden equipment. That’s more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill.
Our History
Automating the Outdoors for a Smarter, Cleaner Future
2019
Launch
Oso launched in 2019 in Irving, Texas. From day one, the goal was to match or beat gas on every metric — cut quality, maneuverability, range — while adding what only electric can offer: lower operating costs, less maintenance, and an experience that improves over time through cloud-based technology. Our patent-pending commercial walk-behind electric mower delivered on that goal, but building a better mower was never the finish line.
2025
Acquisition
In 2025, Oso Electric Equipment acquired Electric Sheep Robotics, one of the most advanced teams working on AI-driven outdoor automation. Electric Sheep brought deep expertise in machine learning and autonomous systems. Oso, in turn, brought the hardware, the field experience, and the commercial relationships. Together, we became Oso Robotics — a company that builds industrial-grade electric equipment and the AI brain to run it autonomously.
2026 & Beyond
Looking ahead
We’re just getting started. Now we’re converting even more commercial gas-powered equipment to electric. Beyond that, with the AI powering our next generation of equipment, we’re building toward a future where intelligent, electric machines handle outdoor maintenance with less human intervention, lower emissions, and a smaller environmental footprint — on every job site.
Our How
Designed for the circular economy
Durable products made from sustainable materials, engineered for extended lifespans.
Most equipment is built to last through its warranty. Ours is built to go far beyond it. Specifically, our design philosophy embraces the circular economy: durable products made from sustainable materials, engineered for extended lifespans.
As a result, we exceed standard warranty periods and operate a discretionary buyback program to refurbish our products as many times as possible — keeping them out of landfills and back in the field.
