# Autonomous Solutions

> Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) supplies robotic hardware, vehicle integration and Mobius fleet-control software for off-road industrial operations. Its focus is coordinating mixed equipment brands in construction, agriculture, logistics and landscaping. Founded in 2000 as a Utah State University spinout, it sold its mining subsidiary to Epiroc in 2024, acquired Scythe Robotics in March 2026, and announced a $225 million SoftBank investment and a separately capitalized construction joint venture in September 2026.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Mendon, United States
- **Founders:** Mel Torrie (Co-founder and CEO), Mitch Torrie (Co-founder; historical Director of Vehicle Automation), Paul Lewis (Co-founder; historical Director of Software Development)
- **Products:** Mobius, Vehicle automation hardware and integration, Civil construction automation, Agricultural automation, Logistics yard automation
- **Notable:** Commercial U.S. Sugar launch in 2026 after an 18-month pilot., ASI Mining developed mixed-brand autonomous haulage at Roy Hill before its 2024 divestiture., 2018 Gold Edison Award for the cabless tractor, according to ASI’s company timeline.

## Products & services

- **Mobius** — OEM-agnostic command, control and coordination software for industrial vehicle fleets, with modular licensed features for mapping, path building and autonomous operations.
- **Vehicle automation hardware and integration** — Onboard vehicle control, sensors and interfaces that connect suitable existing equipment to remote or autonomous operation; compatibility and configuration depend on the machine and task.
- **Civil construction automation** — Mixed-fleet control for autonomous articulated dump trucks and operations involving conventional trucks, teleoperated dozers and excavators.
- **Agricultural automation** — Tractor and implement automation, site integration and fleet supervision for tasks including land preparation and cultivation.
- **Logistics yard automation** — Yard-vehicle automation, trailer visibility, defined yard zones and arrival or exit notifications.
- **Scythe M.52 and Scythe Sight** — All-electric autonomous commercial mower and proprietary computer vision technology added through the Scythe acquisition; Scythe continues as an equipment brand within ASI Landscaping.

## Achievements

- Commercial U.S. Sugar launch in 2026 after an 18-month pilot.
- ASI Mining developed mixed-brand autonomous haulage at Roy Hill before its 2024 divestiture.
- 2018 Gold Edison Award for the cabless tractor, according to ASI’s company timeline.
- Acquired Scythe reported nearly 2 billion square feet mowed in 2025 across 30 states.
- Secured a USD 225 million SoftBank investment announced September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — September 24: announced a SoftBank construction joint venture and a separate USD 225 million investment in ASI.
- **2026-09** — September 2: released a video focused on mixed-fleet orchestration through Mobius.
- **2026-07** — Announced its second consecutive Great Place to Work certification.
- **2026-06** — Published CEO Mel Torrie’s playbook for scaling off-road vehicle autonomy.
- **2026-05** — Announced the U.S. Sugar commercial tractor deployment with Everglades Equipment Group.
- **2026-03** — March 11: announced the acquisition of Scythe Robotics; purchase price was not disclosed in the announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://asirobots.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autonomous-solutions/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ASIrobots
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ASIRobots
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asirobots/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASIRobots/

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Last updated: 2026-10-01