As the targeted golf course has very high usage rate, the golf carts are required to operate all day long to collect the golf balls in order to continuously supply golf balls to customers for practicing.
The golf course has uneven surfaces and therefore the golf carts can only be maneuvered in relatively slower speed to collect golf balls.
For the time being, golf carts are used to collect golf balls which may not cater for this venue (i.e. uneven surface operation, high frequency and high quantity of golf ball) picking.
Expected Outcome
Implementation of Golf Ball Collecting Robot(s) can speed up golf ball collecting operation.
The robot(s) shall be automated and specific routes can be set and implemented for golf ball picking.
The robot(s) can also be manually operated (i.e. remote-controlled) without specific route to increase operation flexibility.
It is expected the robot(s) can also be operated even at off-work session such as lunch/ break time.
The robot(s) should have the following design features:
Its structural design should highly consider off-road usage to cater the uneven and muddy surface operation;
Dust-resistant chassis design to protect the internal component from dust and mud; and
Robust body to cater different weather conditions and hitting by golf balls.
It is expected to optimize the golf ball collecting operation to keep up the high usage rate of golf course. Also, it can offer more flexibility for client to schedule regular service and maintenance of different devices at the course.
