Systems and methods for determining crop yields with high resolution geo- …

This invention describes a system for precisely measuring crop yields in orchards. A vehicle drives through the orchard, using a laser scanner (LiDAR) to create detailed 3D models of individual plants. It also measures the weight of harvested crops and tracks its own exact location, combining all this information to create accurate, geo-referenced maps of crop yield.

Why it matters: Since 2018, LiDAR sensors have become significantly more affordable and compact, making the core scanning component more practical. Advances in edge computing and sensor fusion algorithms also simplify the real-time data processing required.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedLiDAR, INS, sensor fusion software, SBET algorithm

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