| 摘要 |
An unmanned utility vehicle ( 30 ) for traversing a plot of land is disclosed that includes a carriage ( 32 ) having first and second drive wheels ( 34, 36 ) for moving over the plot of land, a guidance assembly ( 44 ) for guiding the vehicle ( 30 ) about the plot, and at least one tool ( 46 ) for performing an operation. The vehicle ( 30 ) includes first and second electric drive motors ( 56, 58 ) operatively connected to the respective drive wheels ( 34, 36 ) and at least one electric tool motor ( 60 ) engaging the tool ( 46 ). A power supply ( 64 ) powers each of the electric drive motors ( 56, 58 ) and the electric tool motor ( 60 ). Each of the electric motors ( 56, 58, 60 ) includes a motor controller operatively connected thereto and in communication with a main controller ( 54 ) over a controller area network ( 86 ). The subject invention provides each of the motors ( 56, 58, 60 ) being modular such that the any electric motor may be connected to the respective controller for performing the required operation.
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