The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies STIHL: 2 models, 8 deployments across 2 regions. 2 sources back the record.
CategoryLawn mowers
Appears inHome robots
Overview
STIHL is a German manufacturer of chainsaws and power tools headquartered in Waiblingen, developing robotic lawnmowers including the iMOW 5 and iMOW 6 EVO for automated lawn care. The company is a family-owned business founded in 1926.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 8 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Products
Type
iMOW and iMOW EVO robotic lawn mower family (primary STIHL)
Power-tool maker expanding into robotic lawn care (primary STIHL)
Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
iMOW 6 EVO
The iMOW 6 EVO is a robotic lawn mower manufactured by STIHL. It is designed to autonomously mow lawns. The product is at a commercial maturity stage.
Current platform
iMOW 5
The iMOW 5 is a robotic lawn mower made by STIHL. It is a commercial-stage product. No further specifications or deployment details are available.
Partnerships
Every company STIHL has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most-frequent partners
- 1Microsoft1× joint351 total
Most recent
STIHL on the deployment map
View the global map8 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where STIHL's robots are operating, by place and type.
- operationaliMOW 5 at France, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 5 at United States (multiple hotel chains) →United States · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 5 at Germany, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 5 at United Kingdom, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 6 EVO at Germany, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 6 EVO at United Kingdom, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 6 EVO at France, Europe →Western Europe · verified Jun 2024
- operationaliMOW 6 EVO at United States (multiple hotel chains) →United States · verified Jun 2024
View the full STIHL deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Chris Keffer President & CEO STIHL Inc
Safety record
No incidents on record for STIHL.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- STIHL8 deployments
Recent coverage
STIHL in third-party press
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Segway-Ninebot6 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
- Husqvarna Automower5 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships
1 total · 1 just announced
Every company STIHL has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most recent
Most-frequent partners
- 1Microsoft1× joint351 total
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
iMOW 5 at France, Europe
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
iMOW 5 at United States (multiple hotel chains)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
iMOW 5 at Germany, Europe
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
iMOW 5 at United Kingdom, Europe
Sources (2)
- STIHL -- maker page · https://www.stihl.com/en/service/the-robotic-lawn-mower-imow · 2026-06-18
- https://www.stihl.com/
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-09-29
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for STIHL.Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Segway-Ninebot6 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
- Husqvarna Automower5 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning STIHL from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/stihl.md
- RSS feed: /companies/stihl/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/7aa705fb-1f94-43fc-a666-e0373f1881b7
- Revision history: /companies/stihl/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- Mammotion7 models
- Segway-Ninebot6 models
- Dreame Technology5 models
- Husqvarna Automower5 models
Video
We put the Stihl iMow RMI 632 P to the test by exceeding the max 1 acre cutting area and doing this install that covers 1.3 acres and over 50 trees and obstacle
For a perfect lawn, and more time for garden projects, or if you simply want to spend more time enjoying your garden rather than maintaining it, then the latest
Should you buy a Boundary or Boundary Less robotic mower? Physical or Virtual Boundaries? Wired or Wireless? Stihl have launched a new range of robotic lawn mow
The latest generation of iMOW® robotic mowers from STIHL mow your lawn automatically so you don’t have to, giving you a beautiful green lawn, without even lifti
Bjoern Fischer, STIHL president, comments on the growth and expertise of Stihl dealers, the company’s new robotic mower, the iMow, as well as its full lineup of
Join me for my one year update after having the iMow for almost a full two seasons of grass cutting. I go in-depth on the pros and cons of having a robotic law
Do you want to install your STIHL iMOW® robotic mower yourself? We have a many STIHL Approved iMOW® dealers around Great Britain who are trained to install our
We check in on a lawn which we installed a STIHL iMow EVO 5 into 4 months ago. Is it worth spending your money on this type of mower - And what can a automatic
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A STIHL robotic mower is the ideal option if you want a lush, green lawn without the effort, and now we have two new automatic mowers to add to our range for ev
This installation presented numerous challenges, especially with the large number of trees to navigate in between. We also did a gate installation for the dock
iMOW® was created so your lawn always looks its best. Intelligent mowing with perfect results and easy handling. Meet the future of automatic lawn mowing. Yo
Will the iMow be able to handle this steep of a hill? With standard features, it experiences some difficulties. To overcome the current limitations we discuss
The perimeter wire is laid around the mowing area to show the iMOW® its limits. Learn what distances and special features you will need for laying the perimeter
Are you tired of spending hours taking care of your lawn? Your new iMOW® has finally arrived! In this video, we’ll show you what to expect, what’s included in t
Heat Index
Serious52/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
STIHL draws attention at the 38th percentile but verifies reality at the 50th percentile among lawn_mower robots. Hype Gap -11.8, 12th widest among lawn_mower robots.
Analysis
Clean safety record across 8 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 3, 2026