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Pik’r® Connect enables the efficient deployment of Pik’r® range picking robots through its smart mobile application, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to optimize user interaction and control. At its core, the app serves as a centralized hub for operators to remotely oversee and coordinate tasks assigned to Pik’r® robots, providing real-time updates on crucial metrics such as location, battery level, and navigation status.

One of the standout features of Pik’r® Connect is its ability to bridge geographical barriers, enabling users to command their Pik’r® robots from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. This remote accessibility allows operators to manage robot tasks from anywhere, increasing their flexibility and productivity.

Pik’r® Connect offers a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor the robot’s task schedule to align with the specific needs and priorities of their facility. This flexibility ensures that Pik’r™ robots can adapt to dynamic operational demands, maximizing their utility and efficiency on the driving range.

The user interface of Pik’r® Connect, is designed with intuitiveness in mind, ensuring that operators can easily navigate through its functionalities and access advanced features without encountering unnecessary complexities. This user-centric approach enhances the overall user experience, facilitating seamless interaction with the Pik’r® range picker robots.

By leveraging Pik’r® Connect, golf practice facilities can redefine their driving range operations, leveraging the capabilities of Pik’r® robots to streamline tasks and improve efficiency despite a staffing shortage.

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FAQ

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How is the Pik’r® different?
Designed to work in tough conditions, from smaller clubs to high-volume driving ranges that require day long operation and high ball picking capacity. Driving Ranges are not always pristine terrain so the Pik’r® is built rugged, like a tractor. The very solid design ethos is based on our previous experience in building farming robots where durability is important.

How does the Pik’r® know where to go?
The Pik’r® navigates autonomously via GNSS and is programmed to follow multiple routes and patterns around the Driving Range. These routes are dynamic and can be changed or altered very quickly.

Is the Pik’r® smart and can it learn?
Yes, The Pik’r® is AI-powered and smart which means it will learn where most balls are typically located and will run the most efficient route. In case of shortage of balls in the dispenser, it can be commanded to go to those high-volume areas to maximise the picking in a short time and return home.

Can the Pik’r® sense obstacles on the driving range?
The Pik’r® has multiple obstacle detection features. There are 4 cameras, one on each side, and LIDAR (LIght Detection And Ranging technology) on the front of the robot.

Is the Pik’r® 2- or 4-wheel drive?
The Pik’r® is an all-wheel drive (AWD) robot, meaning it uses power on all four wheels for traction. This feature allows it to operate efficiently on steep inclines and various surfaces, providing excellent manoeuvrability and grip.

Does the Pik’r® manage slopes?
The Pik’r® is designed to handle steep slopes and inclines, and formally 15 degrees (equivalent to a 27% grade) is guaranteed. With its strong traction and ability to operate on varied, hilly driving range terrains it will handle most driving ranges – a striking example is a club in Northern USA whose uphill driving range is a ski slope during the Winter. Furthermore, the Pik’r can be programmed, and will learn, to drive and pick the range ‘horizontally’, ie from side to side (as opposed to uphill/downhill) to save power and increase efficiency.

Is the Pik’r® rough on the turf?
The Pik’r® is programmed so that the wheels won’t spin if it gets stuck due to soggy conditions or steep inclines. It will then stop and turn in order to save the surface and minimise damage. It will also randomise and vary it’s picking pattern to avoid

How is the Pik’r® installed?
Trained company representatives do the installation. Mapping of the range & obstacles is done with input from the facility staff about ball density patterns, areas of the range to be avoided or any other unique aspects of your property.

Does the Pik’r® automatically empty the baskets or does somebody need to manually empty them?
The Pik’r® has optional ball dumping functionality. Our studies have shown that it takes less than 2 minutes to empty the baskets manually and takes about 1 minute to automatically empty the baskets (auto-dump) on select models.

How does the auto-dumping functionality work?
When full, The Pik’r® drives to the designated spot to dump the balls into a purpose-build ditch. The Bucket Pros provides a washer/blower solution that cleans the balls and then blows them (up to 300 meters) to the ball dispenser. The washer/blower is preferably dug sown so that when The Pik’r® empties the balls into the ditch, they roll into the washer/blower unit..

How long does the Pik’r® run before needing to charge?
Depending on the model and terrain, all models are designed to run a full workday before needing to recharge, 10-12 hours. The Pik’r® will never run out of battery and will charge to the optimal level of about 80% full to maximise battery life.

Does the Pik’r® return itself automatically for charging?
As the high-capacity battery on the Pik’r® has sufficient power to work an entire day, this feature is not required. The Pik’r Returns home and alerts range staff (via the app or text message) when battery is low and it’s time to plug it in for charging.

How long does it take to charge the battery?
4-8 hours for a complete charge depending on the model and state of charge.

Can the Pik’r® take a direct hit from a golf ball?
Yes, the Pik’r® models are designed to withstand hits by golf balls. The Pik’r® is built with a strong stainless steel cover and high-resistance polymer (same material as hockey rink boards).

Does the Pik’r® work on artificial / synthetic turf or on carpet?
Yes.

How do you control the Pik’r®?
The Pik’r® can be monitored and commanded to run any path using the Pik’r® Connect, our custom Mobile application that is already available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A physical Radio Controller Joystick is also provided to allow the operator to manually drive the Pik’r® whenever needed.

Can The Pik’r® be used in Winter?
Yes, the Pik’r® operates perfectly in cold Winter conditions. As all lithium batteries however, it needs to be charged at a temperature of minimum 5 degrees Celsius.

What warranty is given?
Korechi offers a 5-year warranty for the Pik'r-X robot’s battery, which is a long-lasting LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) unit. A 1-year warranty is given for the Pik'r robot itself.

Do you sell or rent the Pik’r®?
The Pik’r® is available for outright purchase. We can also work with your leasing agent for a lease-to-own program.

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