Autonomous tool carriers with a mowing deck are becoming increasingly popular in agriculture and green space maintenance. These mowers offer many advantages over traditional mowing methods, including efficiency, time savings and cost savings. In addition, they are safer for the environment and animal species, such as meadow birds. These machines are equipped with sensors and software that allow them to mow automatically on a specific schedule and at specific times. This can significantly increase mowing efficiency and can reduce personnel and labor costs.
Efficiency and time saving
One of the main advantages of autonomous tool carriers with a mowing deck is the efficiency with which they can work. Because the machines are autonomous, they can work continuously without human intervention. As a result, less time is needed to mow a large lawn or green space, saving time and money.
Cost reduction
Autonomous tool carriers with a mowing deck also offer cost savings over traditional mowing methods. Because the machines work autonomously, less staff is needed to do the work. This can result in lower labor costs and reduced personnel costs for companies and organizations responsible for maintaining green spaces.
Less emissions with autonomous mowing machine
But autonomous tool carriers with a mowing deck can also make a positive contribution to the world by reducing CO2 emissions. Traditional mowing machines often use fossil fuels, such as petrol or diesel, but autonomous mowing robots run on batteries. By using electricity, these mowing robots will reduce the emission of harmful gases and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Safety for meadow birds and other animal species
A common concern when using self-propelled tool carriers with a mowing deck is safety for meadow birds and other animal species. Many of these animals nest on or near the ground and can be disturbed by mowers.
De Vector autonomous mowing robot is designed to work safely, to be safe for these species. By using sensors and software, the Vector will detect and adapt to the presence of animals. For example, the Vector is even equipped with a 'grass detection system', which ensures that the cutting deck is only activated when grass is present and not when an animal is on the ground. So normally we can say that our autonomous mowing robot with Lidar is not dangerous for meadow birds.
However, it is important that the Vector autonomous mower is used correctly. First of all, it is important to ensure that the area where the machine is used is properly mapped out in advance. The obstacles are then (pre-) programmed. This means that the machine is set up to take into account the presence of obstacles, which can include birds and other animals, so that the Vector respects their habitat. This may mean, for example, that the machine is only used at certain times or in certain places, to avoid disturbing birds.
In addition, the sensors ensure a safe distance between the machine and the birds and other animals. In this way, the machine detects deviations and, with its self-learning software, will also take this into account for the next mowing or route. This can be achieved, for example, by programming the machine to drive slowly in areas where birds and other animals are present, giving them enough time to fly or run before the machine gets too close.
Noise disturbance
Because the Vector autonomous tool carrier is fully electric, the machine is also many times quieter than traditional mowers with fuel engines. This also means a much quieter living or resting environment for the animals in the vicinity of the autonomous mowing machine. Also consider golf courses, which are often located in the middle of nature. Golfers like to play their games in peace, but the animals on or around the golf courses also appreciate the quiet operation of the autonomous mower on golf courses.