The Toro Company
AUTONOMOUS WORKING MACHINE WITH COMPUTER VISION-BASED MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM

Abstract:

A supplemental monitoring and security function and system for use with an autonomous working machine such as a robotic lawn mower. The system may use cameras associated with the machine to capture image data and transmit the data to a remote computer. The system may be utilized as a theft deterrent for the mower itself, as well as provide a mobile sentry mode for surveilling and observing a property.