Wayrobo Successfully Deploys WayPick 2 Robotic Golf Ball Picker at Bendigo Golf Club in Melbourne
By Wayrobo Editorial
Jan 20, 2026
2 min read
Wayrobo, a provider of autonomous golf robotic solutions, has successfully deployed its WayPick 2 robotic golf ball picker at Bendigo Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, marking an important milestone in the company’s expansion into the Australian market. The deployment demonstrates how intelligent automation can support daily operations at golf courses and driving ranges.
During the trial period, Wayrobo’s autonomous robots delivered stable and reliable performance across routine golf course and driving range operations. By combining high-precision positioning technology, AI-based perception, and intelligent navigation algorithms, the robots operated efficiently in complex outdoor environments, adapting smoothly to real-world conditions with minimal human intervention.
A key highlight of the deployment was the positive feedback on Wayrobo’s software platform, particularly its AI-Generated Collection Heatmaps feature. By analyzing real operational data and usage patterns, the system automatically generates heatmaps that help operators define priority collection zones, optimize collection routes, and maximize overall collection efficiency. The Bendigo Golf Club team found this capability especially valuable for aligning autonomous robot operations with actual driving range activity throughout the day.
“The AI-generated heatmaps made it easy to focus collection where it matters most,” shared feedback from the operations manager at Bendigo Golf Club. “This helped improve efficiency while keeping our daily operations simple and intuitive.”
Looking ahead, Wayrobo plans to further expand its presence in Australia by working closely with local partners, distributors, and golf facility operators. The company aims to bring its autonomous golf robots and intelligent software solutions to more golf courses and driving ranges across the region.
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Market milestone
Bendigo Golf Club marked an important step for Wayrobo autonomous golf robots in Australia.
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Why it matters
Data-informed collection can make autonomous range operations more targeted and measurable.
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Operational focus
AI-generated collection heat maps helped identify demand patterns and improve ball recovery efficiency.
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