Chen Tiaotiao experiments with his mower on a lawn in Jiangsu University. [Photo/jschina.com.cn]

"My father has been working in the fields for his entire life, and though he lacks  theoretical knowledge he is rich in hands-on experience," Chen said, "With my recorded videos, he could easily figure out problems with the machine." 

With gradual improvements, the mower now boasts various advantages, such as the handiness of weighing only 20 kilograms, the energy saving capacity to use direct current motors, and the fact its saw teeth can easily be adapted to different landforms. 

The young man has finished designing an upgraded version which, he explained, will be embedded with a remote control system to make the machine more intelligent, efficient and useful. 

Chen hopes to start his own business making orchard mowers in the future, putting his machine into mass production and benefiting more fruit farmers.