A kit is described for enabling an unskilled operator to set up an edge or cloud-connected autonomous distributed deposition robot (ADDR) 10 within minutes of unboxing, autonomously define a deposition zone 120 by following an automated instruction guide to accurately place a smart scanner 210 and other identifiable target objects 220 over a surface, and to use the ADDR and an accompanying Cloud-based automated deposition management software platform to print a design, or otherwise deposit material, accurately over an area such as a sports pitch. The system can also be used to deposit paint, ink, fertiliser, plant seeds or other necessary payload at a particular geographic reference location, indoor or outdoor.
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Methods and Systems for printing on an uneven ground surface with an autonomous deposition robot are disclosed. The methods and systems comprise driving the autonomous deposition robot in a first direction, detecting a first profile of the ground surface in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction, and determining deposition instructions for the autonomous deposition robot, the deposition instructions comprising a deposition head height parameter, wherein the deposition head height parameter is based on the profile of the ground surface. Thus, there is provided improved high-resolution grand-scale accuracy of ground deposition with autonomous systems.
A method of monitoring hygiene or cleanliness, the method comprising a robot collecting at least one sample from a location, performing at least one test on the at least one sample to generate at least one data point, wherein said at least one data point is an indicator of hygiene or cleanliness of the location from where the sample was collected and recording the data point in a data file.
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A method and system for identifying suitable zones for autonomous vehicle operation in a geographical area. The method and system includes receiving geographical data associated with the geographical area and processing the geographical data to determine area characteristics. The method and system further includes receiving vehicle data associated with said autonomous vehicle operation and comparing the area characteristics with the vehicle data and determining a suitable zone in the geographical area for said autonomous vehicle to operate.
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An autonomous deposition machine for depositing a material on a ground surface, the autonomous deposition machine comprising: locomotion means, the locomotion means mounted on a chassis; a deposition arrangement comprising one or more spray nozzles; a deposition material cartridge mount, wherein the deposition material cartridge mount is operable to receive a removable paint cartridge at a first end and is fluidly coupled to the deposition arrangement at a second end. Thus advantageously, the combination of a retaining holders for retaining deposition material tanks in situ in a frame, or chassis, along with the hose connection mechanism itself, reduces weight and leads to a more compact design. Thus, this means there is no need for a tank frame within the chassis frame itself, reducing weight and again leading to a compaction of design.
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GROUND MARKING ROBOT, METHOD OF GROUND MARKING USING A ROBOT AND METHOD OF GATHERING PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS OF A GROUND MARKING ROBOT
A ground marking autonomous robot containing a flexible bag containing a marking material therein, the flexible bag provided with an airtight valve outlet sealed to the flexible bag. The use of a ground marking autonomous robot with a flexible bag allows for improvements in the accuracy of the deposition of material, for example in image printing or fertiliser deposition. This allows the optimisation of material deposition, and material use, minimising environmental impact with no compromise to quality of finished product, e.g. a printed logo or a fertilised pitch.
A ground printer for marking a ground surface, the ground printer comprising a print rack and being configured to travel in a first direction over the ground surface, the print rack comprising: a horizontal mounting rail positionally fixed to the ground printer and arranged in a second direction, substantially orthogonal to the first direction; and a vertical mounting rail arranged in a third direction, substantially orthogonal to the first direction and substantially orthogonal to the second direction, the vertical mounting rail being movably connected to the horizontal mounting rail; wherein a plurality of spray nozzles is mounted to the vertical mounting rail and aligned in a horizontal axis in the first direction.
A tank management system for an autonomous ground marking robot, the tank management system comprising: an input operable to receive sensor data from one or more sensors coupled to at least one receptacle, the receptacle operable to hold a deposition material; a processor for processing said sensor data to obtain user diagnostics; an output for outputting said user diagnostics. Thus, providing the ability to communicate real-time consumption data of deposition materials from the tank management system to a monitoring cloud database. Which then the data for forecasting demand, forecasting refill rates, forecasting automated refilling schedule intervals, remote robot or complete system performance diagnostics using 'over the air' methods. Eliminating the need for the operator to act removes the possibility for human error. The method may also include gathering performance diagnostics of the autonomous robot.
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GROUND MARKING ROBOT, METHOD OF GROUND MARKING USING A GUIDE
An autonomous ground deposition apparatus, the autonomous ground deposition apparatus comprising: at least one receptacle to hold a deposition material; at least one deposition arrangement; a locomotion arrangement; a sensor system, the sensor system operable in use to provide sensor data about the location of a pre-placed guide; and a control unit, the control unit operable to receive at least one deposition instruction and the sensor data; and in operation, control the locomotion arrangement to deposit the deposition material. The use of a guide path meaning that advantageously, no extra navigational aids such as beacons and/or GPS systems are required. Thus, lowering the cost of the machine and simplifying its use operationally.
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A detachable deposition accessory for depositing a material on a ground surface, the wherein the detachable deposition accessory is operable to move in a first direction, the detachable deposition accessory comprising: locomotion means, the locomotion means mounted on a chassis; a deposition arrangement comprising one or more spray nozzles; a coupling capable of attaching the detachable deposition accessory to an autonomous mobile robot (AMR); and a deposition material cartridge mount, wherein the deposition material cartridge mount is operable to receive a removable paint cartridge at a first end and is fluidly coupled to the deposition arrangement at a second end. Thus advantageously, there is provided the means to quickly and easily change the abilities of the autonomous deposition machine attached to an AMR for multiple different deposition application situations.
A detachable deposition accessory for coupling to an autonomous deposition apparatus, and an autonomous deposition apparatus with reciprocal coupling, the detachable deposition accessory comprising: a locomotion arrangement; a deposition arrangement; a control unit, the control unit operable to receive at least one deposition instruction from the autonomous deposition apparatus; and a coupling capable of attaching the detachable deposition accessory to an autonomous deposition apparatus. Thus advantageously, there is provided the means to quickly and easily change the abilities of the autonomous deposition machine for multiple different deposition application situations.
A spray head arrangement, suitable for use in a ground deposition apparatus, wherein in operation the spray head arrangement is moved linearly along a horizontal mounting rail, the spray head arrangement comprising: a vertical mounting rail; a second support arm arranged orthogonally to the vertical mounting rail; plurality of nozzles mounted to the second support arm and operable to deposit a material on a ground surface; and a mounting carriage, wherein the mounting carriage comprises: four guide wheels on a first side of the mounting carriage, the four guide wheels on the first side of the mounting carriage comprising two guide wheels configured to engage a first side of a track portion of the vertical mounting rail and two guide wheels configured to engage with a second side of the track portion of the vertical mounting rail opposite the first side of the track portion of the vertical mounting rail; and four guide wheels on a second side of the carriage opposite the first side of the carriage, the four guide wheels on the second side of the carriage comprising two guide wheels configured in operation to engage with a first side of a track portion of the horizontal mounting rail and two guide wheels configured to engage with a second side of the track portion of the horizontal mounting rail opposite the first side of the track portion of the horizontal mounting rail.
A coupling arrangement for a coupling a detachable deposition accessory to an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the coupling arrangement comprising: a first portion, the first portion is configured to be removably coupled to the AMR, and is operable to be pivotable about the pitch axis only; a second portion, the second portion is fixedly attached to the AMR and is configured to retain the first portion and limit movement of the detachable deposition accessory in the yaw axis, when coupled to the AMR; and a support arm, wherein the support arm extends between the first and second portions. Thus advantageously, there is provided the means to quickly and easily change the abilities of the autonomous deposition machine attached to an AMR for multiple different deposition application situations.
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IMPROVED DEPOSITION ARRANGEMENT FOR A GROUND DEPOSITION MACHINE
A deposition arrangement, suitable for use in a ground deposition apparatus, the ground deposition apparatus operable to move in a first direction, the deposition arrangement comprising: a horizontal mounting rail arranged in a second direction, substantially orthogonal to the first direction; a spray head arrangement, the spray head arrangement being movably connected to the horizontal mounting rail and arranged in a third direction, substantially orthogonal to the first direction and substantially orthogonal to the second direction; a plurality of spray nozzles, mounted to the spray head arrangement, and wherein the plurality of spray nozzles is aligned in a horizontal axis in the first direction.
An autonomous deposition robot (10) comprising: at least one receptacle to hold a deposition material; at least one deposition arrangement; a locomotion arrangement; a control unit, wherein the control unit is operable to receive at least one deposition instruction; wherein the deposition instructions include a characteristic of a required deposition gap between co-located areas of a multi section deposition; and the control unit controlling the least one deposition arrangement and the locomotion arrangement to autonomously deposit the deposition material onto a surface in sections of the multi section deposition; and wherein the control unit is operable to navigate the autonomous deposition robot (10) to maintain the required deposition gap (66) between co-located sections (64) of a multi section deposition. Thus, improving the accuracy of the deposition of material, for example in image printing or fertiliser deposition, reducing overspray or double dosing.
A method for mapping the deposition of a material onto a ground surface by an autonomous deposition machine, and an autonomous deposition machine operable to carry out the method, the method comprising: a user selecting at least one region of a surface for a material deposition; a user selecting at least one material for the deposition and applying that material to the at least one region; and processing the selection of the at least one region and the at least one material to derive one or more deposition instructions for depositing one or more materials to the at least one region of the surface. Thus, improving the accuracy of the deposition of the deposition of material, for example in image printing or fertiliser deposition. This allows the optimisation of material deposition, and material use, minimising environmental impact with no compromise to quality of finished product, e.g. a fertilised pitch.
An autonomous deposition machine and associated method comprising at least one receptacle to hold a deposition material; at least one deposition arrangement; a locomotion arrangement; a sensor arrangement; a control unit, the control unit operable to receive at least one deposition instruction; wherein the deposition instructions include instructions for a multi section deposition; the control unit controlling the least one deposition arrangement and the locomotion arrangement to autonomously deposit the deposition material onto a surface in a first section, wherein during that first section, a true path is also deposited by the autonomous deposition apparatus, and wherein in a second section of the deposition, the control unit uses the sensor arrangement to dynamically monitor the true path and correct the position of the autonomous vehicle in order to deposit the second section in line with the true path. Thus, there is provided an improved high-resolution grand-scale accuracy of ground printing and deposition systems. Furthermore, delivering world leading navigational accuracy for a ground marking system ensuring market-leading flexibility, scalability, ease-of-use, and 20 robustness for the ground marking systems.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND ACTIVATING SURFACES
A system and method for identifying and activating surfaces, the system and method comprising: an input operable: to receive geographical data associated with a location, and to receive autonomous vehicle (AV) data about one or more AVs, said AV data comprising activation data; a processor operable: to process said geographical data to find one or more surfaces and one or more area characteristics associated with the one or more surfaces, and to process said activation data to find one or more AVs suitable for deployment on the one or more surfaces; a value generator operable to generate a value for the one or more surfaces; and an output for outputting the geographical data, area characteristics, the suitable AV data, and the value for the one or more surfaces to one or more users. Thus, there is provided a method of deploying an advertising campaign, comprising identifying and activating an autonomous ground printer to deploy the correct paint type in the correct location and orientation.
A navigation guide for use with an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), wherein the AMR comprises a sensor detection system to detect the navigation guide and in operation, is equipped to move over a ground surface, the navigation guide comprising a guideline, the navigation guide further comprising one or more guide markers, and wherein in operation, the guideline and the one or more guide markers are visible on the ground surface. The use of a pre-placed navigation guide means that advantageously, no extra electronic navigational aids such as beacons and/or GPS systems are required to make positional adjustment in either the way or forward navigation. Thus, lowering the cost of the AMR and simplifying its use operationally, whilst maintaining high accuracy movement.
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A METHOD OF ALIGNMENT OF MULTIPLE AUTONOMOUS DEPOSITION MACHINES
A method of alignment of multiple autonomous deposition robots (ADRs), wherein each of the multiple ADRs are operable to print on a ground surface, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an image to be printed; receiving the scale of the image to be printed; receiving a number (n) of ADRs required to print the image; dividing the image layout into number of sections; calculating the start positions for each ADR for each section (n); deciding which of the n ADRs needs to lead and which need to follow; and calculating the print instructions per ADR. Thus, there is provided an improved high-resolution grand-scale accuracy of ground printing and deposition systems. Furthermore, delivering world leading navigational accuracy for a ground marking system ensuring market-leading flexibility, scalability, ease-of-use, and robustness for the ground marking systems.
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A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MATCHING EVENTS AND SURFACES TO A SUITABLE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR DEPLOYMENT
A system and method for matching surfaces and events to a suitable AV for the deployment of that AV, the system and method comprising: an input operable: to receive geographical data associated with a location, and to receive AV data about one or more AVs, said AV data comprising activation data; to receive event data about one or more events; a processor operable: to process said geographical data to find one or more surfaces and one or more area characteristics associated with the one or more surfaces, to process said activation data to find one or more AVs suitable for deployment on the one or more surfaces; and to process the event data about the one or more events; wherein the processor matches the event data to the geographical data and area characteristics for the one or more surfaces, and the suitable AV data; and an output for outputting the geographical data and area characteristics for the one or more surfaces, and the suitable AV data to one or more users. Thus, there is provided a method of deploying an advertising campaign, or for an event activation, such as a birthday or wedding, comprising identifying suitable surfaces and activating a suitable autonomous ground printer to deploy the correct paint type or deposition materials in the correct location and orientation.
A system or method for bidding for the location for, or the activation of a surfaces on, which an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) or other method, may operate to deploy an advertising campaign, or for an event, or for other purposes, system or method further comprising: receiving location data about a surface upon which an activation is required from a first user; receiving an offer of consideration from a second user, wherein the second user wants to activate one or more of the surfaces; making available the offer of consideration to the first user; and if the offer is accepted, sending the acceptance of the offer to the second user.
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF PAINTS FOR AUTONOMOUS GROUND PRINTING MACHINES
Apparatus suitable for use in an autonomous or semi-autonomous ground printing machine, the apparatus comprising: a first receptacle comprising a first colorant substance, the first receptacle fluidly connected to a first dispenser; a second receptacle comprising a second colourant substance, the second receptacle fluidly connected to a second dispenser; an output fluidly connected to the first and second dispensers; a controller unit, the controller unit able to take as an input, information about a required characteristic of a paint product; wherein the controller unit is operable to calculate the quantities of the first colourant substance and the second colourant substance required to form the paint product, and is operable to control the first and second dispensers to output the required quantities of the first colourant substance and the second colourant substance. Thus, the autonomous dispensing machine is able to dispense a wide variety of paint finishes and types in a just in time manner, in any quantity required, removing the need to dispense into or using a pre- determined or pre-mixed white base paint.
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE TREATMENTS FOR AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING MACHINES
Apparatus suitable for use in an autonomous or semi-autonomous agricultural spraying machine, the apparatus comprising: a first receptacle comprising a first ground surface treatment substance, the first receptacle fluidly connected to a first dispenser; a second receptacle comprising a second ground surface treatment substance, the second receptacle fluidly connected to a second dispenser; an output fluidly connected to the first and second dispensers; a controller unit, the controller unit able to take as an input, information about a required characteristic of a ground surface treatment product; wherein the controller unit is operable to calculate the quantities of the first ground surface treatment substance and the second ground surface treatment substance required to form the ground surface treatment product, and is operable to control the first and second dispensers to output the required quantities of the first ground surface treatment substance and the second ground surface treatment substance. Thus, the autonomous dispensing machine is able to dispense a wide variety of ground surface treatments with customizable characteristics in a just in time manner, in any quantity required, removing the need to dispense into or using a pre- determined or pre-mixed ground surface treatment product.
A method of monitoring hygiene or cleanliness, the method comprising a robot collecting at least one sample from a location, performing at least one test on the at least one sample to generate at least one data point, wherein said at least one data point is an indicator of hygiene or cleanliness of the location from where the sample was collected and recording the data point in a data file.
A system, method, and apparatus is described for placing or locating objects over a predetermined area, for instance for use as markers for a zone or surface mapping exercise. Such a map may then be used for robot orientation, for instance to allow an Autonomous Distributed Deposition Robot (AD DR) to guide itself to print on turf, e.g. for advertising purposes, or generally to self- navigate to places or locations of interest to perform a duty, such as to deposit a fertiliser, plant seeds, or other necessary payload at a particular geographic reference location, indoor or outdoor. The system has a scanner (10) directing a laser beam across an area such as a sports pitch. The laser operates autonomously, giving an audio signal to indicate to the operator where to place a number of reflectors (20) around the pitch. Once this is done, the scanner, again autonomously, starts a survey of the placed reflectors to ascertain their exact position and orientation, by measuring the distance to a series of points across the face of the reflector. These measurements are filtered and compared to data identifying the reflectors, so that the position of each reflector is accurately known. The set of reflectors (20), which have retro- reflector plates (26) also mounted on their tripods, can then be used for orientation for a robot, such as a robot printer for printing on the ground.
A kit is described for enabling an unskilled operator to set up an edge or cloud- connected autonomous distributed deposition robot (ADDR) 10 within minutes of unboxing, autonomously define a deposition zone (120) by following an automated instruction guide to accurately place a smart scanner (210) and other identifiable target objects (220) over a surface, and to use the ADDR and an accompanying Cloud-based automated deposition management software platform to print a design, or otherwise deposit material, accurately over an area such as a sports pitch. The system can also be used to deposit paint, ink, fertiliser, plant seeds or other necessary payload at a particular geographic reference location, indoor or outdoor.
A ground marking autonomous robot containing a flexible bag containing a marking material therein, the flexible bag provided with an airtight valve outlet sealed to the flexible bag. The use of a ground marking autonomous robot with a flexible bag allows for improvements in the accuracy of the deposition of material, for example in image printing or fertiliser deposition. This allows the optimisation of material deposition, and material use, minimising environmental impact with no compromise to quality of finished product, e.g. a printed logo or a fertilised pitch.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING SUITABLE ZONES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION
A method and system for identifying suitable zones for autonomous vehicle operation in a geographical area. The method and system includes receiving geographical data associated with the geographical area and processing the geographical data to determine area characteristics. The method and system further includes receiving vehicle data associated with said autonomous vehicle operation and comparing the area characteristics with the vehicle data and determining a suitable zone in the geographical area for said autonomous vehicle to operate.
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B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes
B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
A printer has first and second print sections (100, 200) joined along a line (12), and a controller (50). Each section contains a printhead (120; 220) travelling on a track (110; 210). A frame or frame part (104) supports the track and is driven on wheels by a motor, so that the printer can travel autonomously along a horizontally extending step edge, printing as it goes. It further includes a sensor for detecting the proximity of the vertical face 5v of the step. The printer can thus be set to print advertising, for instance, on the steps of a stadium.
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
B05C 5/00 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B41J 19/00 - Character- or line-spacing mechanisms
B41J 19/14 - Character- or line-spacing mechanisms with means for effecting line or character spacing in either direction
B41J 29/06 - Special supports, platforms, or trolleys for supporting machines on tables
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 25/308 - Bodily-movable mechanisms for print heads or carriages movable towards or from paper surface with print gap adjustment mechanisms
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
A ground printer comprising a chassis on a ground wheel arrangement with a print head on a traverse guide, the traverse guide permitting movement of the print head beyond the width of the ground wheel arrangement.
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes
B41J 19/14 - Character- or line-spacing mechanisms with means for effecting line or character spacing in either direction
E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
a mobile ground marking printer comprising a frame and a print head traversable on the frame to deposit ground marking material on ground under the area of the frame, the frame being mounted on a transport and deployment carriage and deployable on the carriage between a stowed, transport position and an operative position, the latter being ground-parallel, the carriage having provision for a supply of ground marking material fixed relative to the carriage and material delivery means connecting the supply to the print head.
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
B41J 3/36 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for portability
B41J 3/28 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for printing downwardly on flat surfaces, e.g. of books, drawings, boxes
B41J 19/00 - Character- or line-spacing mechanisms
B41J 19/14 - Character- or line-spacing mechanisms with means for effecting line or character spacing in either direction
E01C 23/22 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for forming markings in situ by spraying
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
Method and apparatus for applying plastic to substrates comprising placing the plastic on the substrate and applying microwave heating to cause the plastic to soften and adhere. The plastic may be a ground or road marking material and the substrate a concrete or tarmacadam road, path or playground surface.
