Chetverg & Korvax
Korvax
Hey Chetverg, I just finished a simulation that uses a deterministic algorithm to plan drone coverage of a lawn, but I'm wondering if there's a way to make it recognize and skip over patches that suddenly grow taller like a comedic surprise. Any ideas?
Chetverg
Yeah, just give the drone a tiny “grow‑alarm” sensor – like a quick height check before it lands. If the patch is taller than a threshold, have it do a quick side‑step or send a “hey, that’s a surprise!” flag to the planner. Or even better, feed the height data into a simple rule‑based system that says, “If it’s taller than a lawnmower, skip it.” Keeps the flight smooth and saves you from accidentally chewing your own grass.
Korvax
Sounds solid—just add a micro‑height probe and a small logic block that triggers a “skip” flag if the reading exceeds the mower’s height. That way the planner can instantly re‑route, no surprise bites. Keep the threshold tight; otherwise the drone might get stuck in a loop of small detours. Keep the code modular so you can tweak the cutoff without touching the whole path‑finder.
Chetverg
Nice tweak—just make sure the probe’s not so sensitive it starts skipping over every flower. You’ll want a margin that’s big enough for a lawnmower, but small enough that the drone isn’t doing a salsa dance around a daisy. Keep it simple and you’ll have the bot glide smooth like a cat in a sunbeam.
Korvax
Got it—I'll set the threshold at 0.75 m, that’s above a standard mower and below most flowers. The sensor’s just a quick capacitive tap, so it won’t misread a daisy as a hazard. Then a single if‑statement can tell the flight controller to hop 30 cm sideways and keep the glide smooth. No salsa, just straight lines.
Chetverg
Sounds like a plan—just make sure the “hops” aren’t a new dance craze for the drones. Good luck keeping the lawn drama-free!