18550684. AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWING SYSTEM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroto Takahashi of Saitama (JP)
Makoto Yamamura of Saitama (JP)
Naoki Kameyama of Saitama (JP)
AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18550684 titled 'AUTONOMOUS LAWN MOWING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The autonomous lawn mowing system described in the patent application aims to improve safety by identifying wet regions on the turf and controlling the mower accordingly.
- Position-information acquisition unit: Acquires position information of the autonomous lawn mower.
- Moisture-information acquisition unit: Acquires moisture information of the turf.
- Wet-ground identification unit: Identifies wet regions based on position and moisture information.
- Control module: Controls the mower based on the wet-ground identification results.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous lawn mowing systems for residential, commercial, and public spaces.
Problems Solved
1. Safety concerns related to mowing wet regions of the lawn. 2. Efficient maintenance of the turf by avoiding damage caused by mowing wet areas.
Benefits
1. Improved safety for both users and the environment. 2. Enhanced turf maintenance leading to healthier and greener lawns.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Safety in Autonomous Lawn Mowing Systems: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to autonomous lawn mowing systems with safety features, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the wet-ground identification unit differentiate between different levels of moisture in the turf?
The patent application does not detail the specific methods or sensors used to identify wet regions on the lawn.
Are there any limitations to the control module in terms of adjusting the mower's operation based on wet-ground identification results?
The patent application does not mention any potential limitations or constraints of the control module in controlling the mower in response to wet-ground identification.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an autonomous lawn mowing system having improved safety. An autonomous lawn mowing system is provided with: a position-information acquisition unit that acquires position information concerning the position of an autonomous lawn mower that is capable of travelling by itself; a moisture-information acquisition unit that acquires moisture information concerning the moisture content of turf; a wet-ground identification unit that identifies a wet region on the basis of the position information and the moisture information; and a control module that controls the autonomous lawn mower on the basis of the result identified by the wet-ground identification unit
