Neousys Technology provides its NRU embedded computing systems as the foundation for AI-powered, solar-charged farming robots that can automatically identify and eliminate weeds in harsh outdoor farm conditions. Read more >>
Weeds can produce thousands of seeds per plant each season, competing with crops for nutrients and affecting their growth. Their resilience allows them to germinate and thrive year-round, creating ongoing challenges for farmers.
Traditionally, weed management requires manual removal or scheduled herbicide spraying, which are both labor-intensive processes exposing farmers to weather conditions and potential insect or snake bites.
Solar-Powered AMR Systems
Solar panel weedbot distinguishing plants and weeds.
To address these traditional challenges, solar-powered intelligent Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been developed to assist farmers in weed control. The solar panels extend the AMRs’ operational time, reducing the frequency of returns to charging stations.
Equipped with cameras, GPS navigation, and arm extensions with precision nozzles, the AMRs can accurately identify and target weeds. With extended operating time, these “weedbots” can cover larger areas and, when fitted with lasers, operate 24/7 to eliminate up to 100,000 weeds per day.
AMR Technology Challenges
While these intelligent AMR systems address key operational challenges for farmers, demanding environments cause deployment challenges.
The systems must handle in-vehicle shock and vibration, as well as varying weather conditions, ranging from hot sunny days ideal for solar power generation to wet, rainy periods. Dust and debris in the field present additional challenges, as they may cause immediate operational problems if they enter the system.
Neousys’ Solution
To meet these requirements, Neousys NRU embedded systems are employed to provide AI processing power for distinguishing weeds from crops and applying herbicides precisely.
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