FireFly Automatix Honored with Prestigious 2026 SFMA Innovative Award for Autonomous Mowing Platform
SALT LAKE CITY – In a significant recognition of technological advancement in the sports turf industry, FireFly Automatix has been awarded the 2026 Innovative Award by the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA). The company, based in Salt Lake City, received this national honor for its groundbreaking work in autonomous electric turf equipment, specifically the AMP-L100 robotic mower.
Recognition from Industry Professionals
The SFMA Innovative Award is particularly meaningful as it is judged by sports field managers who directly understand the operational challenges of turf maintenance. "Being recognized by that group is incredibly meaningful," stated Andrew Limpert, CEO of FireFly Automatix. "This honor reflects the collaborative effort of our entire team, whose expertise, creativity, and commitment to innovation drive everything we do."
Founded in 2010, FireFly Automatix has consistently focused on developing precision turf robotics and electric vehicles designed to address real-world problems faced by turf professionals across golf courses and various sports facilities. The company's mission has been to reduce labor pressures while delivering measurable productivity gains through automation.
The AMP-L100: A Technological Marvel
Central to this award is FireFly's Autonomous Mowing Platform (AMP), a fully connected system that allows for continuous improvements through software updates and additional features. The AMP-L100 robotic fairway mower, which cuts a 100-inch swath with five reel cutting units, has undergone multiple upgrades over the past year, enhancing operations at numerous golf courses and other sites throughout North America.
Recent technological advancements incorporated into the AMP-L100 include:
- Path Linking for continuous autonomous operation across multiple mowing areas
- Autonomous mowing capability of up to 25 acres per single charge
- Exclusion zone mapping for sensitive or protected areas
- Customizable mowing patterns tailored to specific turf requirements
- Built-in Starlink connectivity for reliable communication and data transfer
The Future of Turf Management
This award underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and electrification in sports field operations. FireFly Automatix continues to lead the industry in helping turf professionals reimagine how work is accomplished with autonomous EV technology designed to meet both current demands and future industry needs.
The company's product portfolio extends beyond the AMP system to include Precision Automated Turf Harvesters (PATH), supported by proprietary software, patented mechatronic systems, and a vertically integrated ecosystem of parts, services, and analytics.
This recognition from SFMA validates FireFly Automatix's position at the forefront of the autonomous turf management revolution, demonstrating how robotics and electric vehicle technology can transform traditional maintenance practices into more efficient, consistent, and safer operations.
