Key Contributions
1. Market Research & Early Concept Development
Before diving into engineering, we conducted preliminary research to align the product with market needs:
✅ Target audience identification, focusing on eco-conscious homeowners & urban gardeners.
✅ Competitive landscape analysis, benchmarking against traditional & robotic mowers.
✅ Persona development & user insights, refining features based on customer needs.
✅ Specification book creation, defining functional and technical requirements.
This data-driven approach ensured that every design and engineering decision was aligned with real consumer expectations.
2. Aesthetic & Functional Product Design
ONMOTIO designed the visual identity and ergonomic structure to create a mower that:
✅ Combines modern, sleek aesthetics with functional efficiency.
✅ Features an automotive-inspired design, setting it apart from traditional bulky mowers.
✅ Integrates solar panels seamlessly, ensuring maximum sunlight absorption without disrupting form.
✅ Has an ergonomic, height-adjustable handle, improving user comfort.
The result was a premium-looking, highly functional product that blends sustainability with cutting-edge design.
3. Mechanical Design & Product Architecture
Developing a fully functional prototype required deep mechanical, electrical, and energy system integration. Our work included:
✅ Lightweight yet durable chassis design, optimizing strength and maneuverability.
✅ Dual-battery integration (40V, 8Ah lithium-ion), allowing continuous operation.
✅ Self-propulsion system, ensuring effortless movement across different terrains.
✅ Height-adjustable cutting deck, providing flexibility in grass maintenance.
✅ Optimized airflow and grass collection system, preventing clogging and improving efficiency.
Through rigorous testing and validation, we refined the balance between power, durability, and energy efficiency.
4. Solar & Battery Optimization
A key innovation was the integration of a self-sustaining solar system, allowing extended use with minimal charging needs. ONMOTIO:
✅ Integrated a 50W solar panel, positioned for optimal sun exposure.
✅ Designed an intelligent power distribution system, prioritizing blade & motor efficiency.
✅ Enabled solar trickle charging, allowing the mower to recharge passively when idle.
✅ Developed a low-consumption power mode, extending runtime in shaded conditions.
These features maximized battery life while reducing dependency on grid charging, making the product truly sustainable and cost-effective.
5. Smart Features & User Experience
To ensure ease of use and automation, we designed:
✅ Push-to-start ignition, removing the need for fuel priming or manual starts.
✅ Integrated soil & grass sensors, providing real-time lawn health feedback.
✅ LED lighting for low-light operation, powered by the solar system.
✅ Modular battery swap system, allowing extended operation beyond a single charge.
✅ Automated Fertilizer Dispenser, ensuring even distribution of nutrients while mowing.
The fertilizer auto-spreader was a key innovation, allowing users to maintain a lush, healthy lawn without extra effort. By detecting soil nutrient levels via integrated sensors, the system could precisely dispense fertilizer where needed, ensuring optimal plant growth without waste.
This intuitive, tech-enhanced experience sets the mower apart in the market, catering to modern homeowners seeking convenience and efficiency.
6. Prototyping & Manufacturing Support
A major milestone was building and testing a fully functional prototype. ONMOTIO:
✅ Developed detailed CAD models, ensuring manufacturability.
✅ Produced CNC-cut chassis prototypes, testing durability and weight distribution.
✅ Integrated real motors, batteries, and controllers, validating performance in real-world conditions.
✅ Conducted field tests, analyzing efficiency, traction, and blade performance.
By moving from concept to a working prototype, we created a market-ready product foundation.
7. Digital Renders, Animations & Crowdfunding Strategy
To support the product’s crowdfunding launch, ONMOTIO provided:
✅ Photorealistic 3D renders, showcasing the mower in different environments.
✅ Explainer animations, visualizing solar charging, blade movement, and automation.
✅ Promotional video production, presenting the product’s key selling points.
✅ Strategic crowdfunding content, helping position the campaign for success.
These assets played a critical role in attracting early adopters and generating excitement around the product.
