Mower

The goal of this project is to build an intelligent self-driven mower which drives an optimal way with the help of Ai.

Problem

There are already self-driven mowers available, but they have a few disadvantages.

They are very expensive
They need wires at all edges -> Expensive (money and work)
They drive a random route -> slow

Solution

Build a mower that has sensors. These sensors can evaluate if there is an edge. These sensors may be cameras, distance_sensor, color_sensor, bumper, ... . (Solves problem 2.)

The mower somehow has a sense for its actual position and his surroundings. This way a non-random route can be calculated and driven. (Solves problem 3.)

The first problem is hard to estimate, whether it can be solved. But because most parts are self build it may cheaper. It is a goal to keep the mower as cheap as possible (but don't lose quality or functionality).

Target group

The project is for now, for hobbyists, that want to build a own mower. Every person with a garden could use a finished mower.

Core features

self driven
no wires
intelligent driving algorithm
graphical simulation

Possible features