Defensible Space Compliance – Brush Clearing & Mowing

Problem

A property owner in Mountain View needed 20 acres cleared of brush and mowed to meet defensible space compliance requirements. Despite reaching out to multiple contractors, he struggled to find anyone willing to take on the job—the hilly terrain made it too difficult and risky for most conventional equipment to operate safely

Solution

We deployed our PHX bot, engineered specifically for challenging terrain with a wider wheelbase and lower center of gravity to prevent tipping. Operating safely on slopes up to 37 degrees, the robot tackled inclines that would be dangerous for traditional mowers. Using our mission controller, the customer set custom waypoints to guide the bot around obstacles like trees, rocks, and structures. Refueling waypoints were also programmed in, allowing the PHX to return autonomously for fuel and continue the job without manual intervention.

Results

Here is a quick comparison of our solution vs existing solutions

Feature Name	Our Autonomous Bot	Traditional Mowers
Maintenance	Requires minimal maintenance with automatic sofware updates.	Requires high maintenance
Personnel Safety	High - Personnel is not directly involved	Low - Personnel is directly involved
Active Operational Hours	24 X 7 Operational Hours	6-8 Hours X 5 Days a week
No of Labourer/Operartor required	1	2-5
Slope Capability	Upto 60 Deg	Slope 21 to 27 Deg

In just three days, the MoWacK bot cleared 20 acres of brush and brought the property into defensible space compliance—saving the customer weeks of waiting and thousands in labor costs.