Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

This describes a small, self-driving robot designed to move between rows of crops in a farm field. It uses sensors, such as cameras, infrared, ultrasonic, or LIDAR, to navigate and gather information from an elevated position. The robot can then perform various tasks during the growing season, like applying fertilizer, mapping growth, or planting cover crops. The claims specifically focus on the use of these "aerial navigation sensors" for improved data collection.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread maturation of AI for autonomous decision-making and significant cost reductions in advanced sensors like LIDAR and high-resolution cameras. These advancements make the claimed "increased data collection range" and autonomous navigation more practical and affordable today.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedAutonomous navigation software, sensor integration, robotic platform.

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