Abstract:This paper analyzes the state of the art of intelligent robot mowers,and describes the current approaches for intelligent robot mowers in terms of mechanism,sensing system and path planning algorithm.Existing problems in the field of intelligent robot mowers are pointed out.Finally,future development trend of intelligent robot mowers is presented.
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