Robotic mower boundary coverage system
US8352113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0225
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic mower boundary coverage system includes a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower commanding a traction drive system to drive the robotic mower at a specified yaw angle with respect to a boundary wire, and a boundary sensor on the robotic mower signaling the distance between the boundary wire and the vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit alternates commands to direct the traction drive system toward and away from the boundary wire based on the distance of the robotic mower to the boundary wire.
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