Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

This invention describes a robotic vehicle designed to move autonomously through farm fields, specifically between rows and under the plant canopy. Its main job, as claimed, is to spray specific chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides exactly where needed on annual crops planted close together. The robot uses sensors, potentially on a movable arm, to navigate and identify areas for targeted treatment.

Why it matters: AI for plant health analysis and autonomous navigation has matured significantly since 2021, enabling more robust under-canopy operation and precise application. This makes the complex sensing and navigation aspects more achievable.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedAutonomous navigation, robotics, precision application, sensors

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