Robotic Following Cart to Replace Light Duty Tractor Tasks?

[MossRoad]

That looks similar to the map on a robotic vacuum that my employer tried out a couple years ago. The little thing was slower than humans, but didn't need any supervision or ask for time off. Did all the hallways and common areas. About the only assistance it needed was for someone to push the elevator buttons for it.

It was interesting to look at the map on the screen on the back of the thing and see where it had been and what was left.

 

[Xfaxman]

Deck setup (ballparkish)

Looks OK for level ground, but I like the deck out front and linked so it can mow uneven ground:

 

[candersen10]

How steep are you doing? A lot of our testing has been on 25-30 degree slopes to make sure we can do rough stuff and areas

 

[Xfaxman]

How steep are you doing?

Steep is no problem. What I mow has uneven ground where the machine is still on the flat level, but one side of the mower deck is going up or down in the uneven area. It has to twist to keep the wheels on the ground.

The linkage on this deck lets that happen.

 

[MossRoad]

Steep is no problem. What I mow has uneven ground where the machine is still on the flat level, but one side of the mower deck is going up or down in the uneven area. It has to twist to keep the wheels on the ground.

The linkage on this deck lets that happen.

Likewise on our PowerTrac. The mower deck or brush cutter can do pitch and roll as well as up and down, all independent from the tractor that's pushing it while keeping 4 wheels on the ground.

 

[candersen10]

In our case, we are generally pulling not pushing (only pushing if you are using a remote control), so the design principle you guys are describing applies. Said another way, this is functionling like any bush-hog on a 3 point.

 

[MossRoad]

In our case, we are generally pulling not pushing (only pushing if you are using a remote control), so the design principle you guys are describing applies. Said another way, this is functionling like any bush-hog on a 3 point.

Yep, we see that.

 

[big bubba]

You're onto something good, keep working it.

Just a comparison, an 8 cubic foot muck truck is cheaper.

4 Wheel Power Drive and Dump Wheel Barrow - 8 Cubic Foot

bought one of those barrows years ago under under different name, etc. for 1800.
great machine, but the price on your site is ridiculous. there are other vendors such as Muck Truck, but don't know much about them. i use the machine landscaping around large pond dams, etc.
the product would be great for masons too, regards

 

[candersen10]

bought one of those barrows years ago under under different name, etc. for 1800.
great machine, but the price on your site is ridiculous. there are other vendors such as Muck Truck, but don't know much about them. i use the machine landscaping around large pond dams, etc.
the product would be great for masons too, regards

Not sure what you are looking at. We are a 15K to 28K autonomous vehicle used to replace small tractors towing, and to automate labor. In short, I think you are looking at something really different. Burros are fully autonomous farm vehicles that carry / tow / patrol / mow.

 

[candersen10]

Some more video of what this is starting to look like: