The Andreas STIHL Global Robotic Garden Tool Controls R&D Center officially opened in SIP on Apr 28, focusing on autonomous robotic mowers and new energy tools.

Founded in 1926, and headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany, Andreas STIHL is a century-old global leader in the gardening machinery and power tools. With operations spanning over 160 countries and regions, it has established an unparalleled example of technology and quality worldwide.

The center marks a significant milestone in Andreas’ global innovation strategy and represents a new start for its intelligent gardening technology R&D. It will take advantage of SIP’s abundant human resources and integrated industrial ecosystem to deepen development of key technologies for intelligent robotic mowers.

April 28, 2026