A robotic working apparatus includes: a working tool configured to perform work on a field; a working robot configured to perform the work while autonomously traveling on the field; and a processor configured to set a traveling route for the working robot and control motion of the working robot In a case where a first area and a second area are set on the field as working areas of the working robot, when the working robot moves from a work end point in the first area to a work start point in the second area, the processor sets a route from the work end point to a base, and a route from the base to the work start point, which are different at least in part from one another.

A method of autonomously controlling the ground speed of a harvester, such as a self-propelled or towed wind rower, uses both the engine speed and the header speed as control parameters to increase or decrease the ground speed as necessary to maintain efficient harvester operation over varying terrain and crop conditions. A control system includes a controller which receives signals from sensors indicative of engine speed, header speed and harvester ground speed and uses actuators to control the header speed, engine speed and harvester ground speed. An operator interface permits an operator to engage or disengage the autonomous mode of control system operation, as well as to directly control the harvester.

A hydraulic leak detection system includes a leak detection switch responsive to a level of hydraulic fluid in a tank used by a hydraulic mowing circuit and a lift and lower circuit of a grass mowing machine. The system includes a controller that activates a warning indicator if the leak detection switch indicates the level of hydraulic fluid in the tank is low, but allows the hydraulic mowing circuit and the lift and lower circuit to continue operating until the lift and lower circuit reaches a fully raised position. A solenoid valve may control the level of hydraulic fluid in the tank based on temperature of the hydraulic fluid.

A mobile outdoor power equipment machine for performing a controlled task within a work area includes a drive system for providing movement of the machine, a working apparatus for performing the task, and a scanning system for scanning an area surrounding the machine. The scanning system is configured to provide detection of physical elements in the environment to aid in navigation of the machine. In an embodiment, the scanning system and a control system are configured to scan the area, determine the presence of a physical element in the area, determine that the physical element is located within the work area, determine the proximity of the physical element to the machine, and direct a behavior of the machine.

A mower deck insert includes a first cutting chamber, a second cutting chamber, and a discharge passage extending adjacent to the first cutting chamber and the second cutting chamber. The first cutting chamber includes a first axial scroll extending about a first vertical axis. The first axial scroll includes a first upper surface having a first start region and a first end region. The second cutting chamber includes a second axial scroll extending about a second vertical axis. The second axial scroll includes a second upper surface having a second start region and a second end region. The first start region is vertically lower than the first end region, and the second start region is vertically lower than the second end region.

The disclosure provides a robotic mower and its path planning method, system and device. The method includes controlling the robotic mower to exit the charger station until it is outside the loop of the charger station and continue to move for a random distance; and controlling the robotic mower to search the boundary wire or guide wire, wherein the boundary wire is pre-laid at the edge of the working area of the robotic mower, the guide wire is pre-laid in the working area of the robotic mower; the robotic mower is controlled to move by following the boundary wire or guide wire until a predetermined target distance is traveled. With the disclosure, tracks generated when the robotic mower exit the charger station along a fixed path can be avoided, and the damage to the lawn or vegetation can be reduced.

A computer-implemented method includes obtaining image data representing a set of images of a worksite captured by an image capture component of a mobile computing device, identifying a set of virtual markers associated with the set of images, each virtual marker having a corresponding position in one of the images, and determining, for each virtual marker, a set of coordinates in a coordinate system based on the corresponding position of the virtual marker. Based on the set of coordinates, boundary data is generated that represents a boundary on the worksite. The boundary data is communicated to a robotic mower for control of the robotic mower within an operating area defined based on the boundary.

A zero-turn lawn mower having smart mower logic, including a chassis; a seat, a pair of ground engaging drive wheels; an engine; a pair of transmissions for driving the drive wheels; a pair of manually-moveable handle assemblies for independently controlling the transmissions; a mower deck; and a smart mower logic system comprising a controller that enables at least one of the following: incorporating safety logic to increase user safety during normal operation; reducing equipment abuse through controlled reduced speed modes; monitoring hydraulic pressure readings, torque readings, and wheel revolution readings; calibrating and regulating the pair of drive wheels; controlling the sensitivity of the pair of handles; providing real-time GPS locations readings; uploading data in real time to a management server; and transmitting a communication and/or billing to customer upon job completion with optional photograph and/or GPS verified time on job data.

An embodiment relates to a machine including a prime mover, a drive pulley, a chassis, a subframe, a drive device, a drive belt, and a pulley arrangement. The drive pulley is coupled to the prime mover. The chassis is configured to support at least an operator and the prime mover. The subframe is pivotally coupled to the chassis about a pivot axis. The subframe is further coupled to the chassis via a suspension device. The drive device is configured to drive wheels of the machine. The drive device is configured to be driven by the prime mover. The pulley arrangement is configured to direct the drive belt from the drive pulley to a driven pulley on the drive device. The pulley arrangement comprises at least one idler pulley having a diameter and a rotational axis.

The disclosure provides a robotic tool. The robotic tool includes a body (1), an upper cover (2) and a connecting device (3). The connecting device (3) includes a connecting seat fixed on the upper cover and a connecting rod (30) fixed on the body. The connecting seat includes a locking component (32), and the locking component is provided with a plurality of elastic connecting walls (323), and the elastic connecting walls (323) jointly define a sunken cavity (322) to house a connecting head of the connecting rod. When the locking component (32) is in a release position, the elastic connecting walls can be deformed outward to allow the connecting head to be removed from the sunken cavity. When the locking component is in a locking position, the elastic connecting walls are restricted from deforming outwards to keep the connecting head in the sunken cavity (322).