I would like to request a feature to create path zones in addition to discrete paths. This would essentially be the opposite of a no-go zone. A “go-zone” would be a region that the Yarbo is allowed to enter to overshoot turns, to avoid obstacles while addressing a working area, or create dynamic paths to traverse among working areas. Go-zones would need to be inclusive of workings areas to allow for pathing between working areas. For a gold star, some level of randomness could be added to the pathing algorithm prevent the same paths from being used each time a schedule is run, which would allow grass time to recover from frequent Yarbo travel.
How do you envision utilizing this feature? I asked for this for patrol mode personally. Are there other use cases? I think the overshoot turns just needs to be addressed by not overshooting the boundary lines and turning within a mapped area like one would assume it would do when mapping.
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I would expect a go-zone to be a region that isn’t part of a work area, but explicitly allows the Yarbo to enter when a work zone is confined. Think a driveway or sidewalk next to a lawn where it isn’t a problem for the Yarbo to enter, but doesn’t actually need to be mowed. Similarly, this would provide another route if there is a dynamic obstacle that the Yarbo would otherwise get stuck attempting to path around.
Next, discrete paths between areas are limiting. For instance, if a car is parked on a driveway separating work areas and the Yarbo’s path is blocked, either the Yarbo will fail to make it across the drive way or it will potentially impact the vehicle. A go-zone would be expected to allow the Yarbo to dynamically path around an obstacle between work areas.
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Ok gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. I can see the utility of this.
Thank you for your suggestion regarding the “go-zone.” We’ve shared your idea with our R&D department for consideration.
Additionally, regarding the issue of “the same paths being used each time a schedule is run,” we’ve received similar feedback and are actively working on a feature that will allow the lawn mower to use different pathways with each schedule. This should help reduce lawn damage caused by frequent travel.
We appreciate your input and are excited to enhance the overall experience!
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