robocrop inrow

robocrop inrow

robocrop inrow

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Robocrop InRow is an advanced weeding system that utilizes digital video technology to enhance precision in agricultural operations. It captures images of crops using a camera, which are then analyzed to determine plant positions. This data is used for lateral steering and synchronization of the InRow weeder discs, allowing for precise weed control between plants.
Inter-row and InRow Implement: The system maintains row following accuracy within 10mm of the average plant position using steered disc wheels. The working depth of the weeder disc is controlled by a parallel linkage wheel unit, ensuring effective weed removal.
Mechanical Design: The InRow weeder employs a specially shaped disc that rotates to cultivate at shallow depths (10-20mm) within crop rows. The disc's crescent shape allows it to arc around plants and cut between them, synchronized with the forward movement and plant positional data from the camera.
Performance: The system can handle up to 3 plants per second per row, achieving a work rate of over 3.2 hectares per hour with a 6-meter wide setup. It offers a cultivated area percentage of over 98%, with adjustable unweeded plant zone sizes.
Camera and Operation: Each camera covers up to 2 meters of crop width, with a maximum practical width of 6 meters using multiple cameras. The system requires the crop to be the dominant feature in images, with foliage closer to the green or red color bands for optimal operation.
Tractor Requirements: The system requires a 4WD tractor with specific horsepower based on row width, Category 2 front lift arms, a closed circuit or load sensing hydraulic system, and a 12V electrical supply.
Additional Features: The InRow Rotors work between plants, while conventional hoe tines handle inter-row weeding. The system can switch between green and red color modes and continues to function even with some plant overlap, though good plant separation is recommended for optimal performance.
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Robocrop inrow inter-row and inter-plant weeder

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Robocrop InRow mechanically controls weeds growing between plants within Overview: Robocrop InRow is based upon the same technology as the successful and well proven Robocrop inter-row precision guidance system. Robocrop InRow uses a digital video camera to capture images of the crop ahead of the toolbar. These images are analysed to find the positions of the individual plants as they pass through the image. This information is then utilised for lateral steering of the hoe and individual synchronisation of the InRow weeder discs. The Robocrop computer is constantly adjusting the rotational speed...

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rows of transplanted salads and leafy vegetables. Disc profile and synchronisation setup is designed to maximise cultivated area and provide adequate tolerance to plant misalignment, in order to minimise crop damage. The tolerance required depends on the growth habit of the crop plants. For crops with regular growth habits the uncultivated area can be very small. 80mm D uncultivated plant zone is common. The ‘film strip’ above, shows the typical path taken by the weeding disc. The unweeded plant zone size can be adjusted via the computer to suit conditions. Performance: A performance of up to...

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inter-row and inter-plant weeder The InRow Rotors cultivate between the plants and conventional hoe tines complete the job inter row. Robocrop InRow can continue to function even if some plants have grown into one another however for good reliable operation good plant separation is important Robocrop InRow can be switched instantly from Green to Red colour mode. Each camera can view a crop area of up to 2mtr wide. If wider working widths are to be accommodated then more cameras are mounted. Currently a maximum of 6mtrs is practical. For reliable operation the crop must be the more dominant feature...

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