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Arrange the Obstacle Course Layout

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Can It Dodge A Chicken Coop?

What happens here

Once a variety of homestead items have been gathered, begin arranging them in the designated testing area. The key is to create a 'cluttered, close-quarter yard' environment. Place larger obstacles like chicken coops and sheds to define paths and corners, mimicking real homestead layouts. Then, strategically position smaller items such as feed bins and water buckets in areas where the robot mower will need to navigate tightly or change direction unexpectedly. Ensure some obstacles create narrow passages and blind spots to truly challenge the mower's navigation and obstacle avoidance system.

Goal: Set up the homestead items to form a challenging gauntlet

Tools and materials

  • Chicken Coops N/A — As foundational, large obstacles that define pathways
  • Feed Bins N/A — To create intermediate obstacles and tight turns
  • General Homestead Clutter N/A — To add realistic challenges and unpredictability to the course
  • Water Buckets N/A — As smaller, unpredictable obstacles that require precise avoidance