Results 61 to 70 of about 48,217 (288)

Sensors and Robotics for Digital Agriculture

open access: yesSensors, 2023
The latest advances in innovative sensing and data technologies have led to an increasing implementation of autonomous systems in agricultural production processes [...]
Aristotelis C. Tagarakis   +1 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Evaluation of laser range-finder mapping for agricultural spraying vehicles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In this paper, we present a new application of laser range-finder sensing to agricultural spraying vehicles. The current generation of spraying vehicles use automatic controllers to maintain the height of the sprayer booms above the crop. However, these
A Nüchter   +10 more
core   +1 more source

A Personalized, 3D Printed Polymeric Device for the Prevention of Post‐Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Remodeling

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Myocardial infarction often leads to pathological remodelling and ventricular dilatation, key features of HFrEF. This study introduces a personalized, 3D‐printed cardiac restraint device (CARD) printed using rationally designed inks displaying the requested printability and mechanical properties.
Nicola Mansour   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Robots, Perception, and Tasks in Precision Agriculture

open access: yesApplied Mechanics, 2022
This review reports the recent state of the art in the field of mobile robots applied to precision agriculture. After a brief introduction to precision agriculture, the review focuses on two main topics.
Andrea Botta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Autonomous Sweet Pepper Harvesting for Protected Cropping Systems

open access: yes, 2017
In this letter, we present a new robotic harvester (Harvey) that can autonomously harvest sweet pepper in protected cropping environments. Our approach combines effective vision algorithms with a novel end-effector design to enable successful harvesting ...
English, Andrew   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Viral Infection‐Inspired Autonomous Detection of Fusion‐Competent Viruses for Screening and Environmental Surveillance

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Inspired by viral entry mechanisms, the FUSION assay enables autonomous detection of respiratory viruses via membrane fusion–triggered CRISPR‐Cas13a activation. VEACON selectively fuses with fusion‐competent viruses, triggering fluorescence within confined vesicles.
Jae Chul Park   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Merge Fuzzy Visual Servoing and GPS-Based Planning to Obtain a Proper Navigation Behavior for a Small Crop-Inspection Robot

open access: yesSensors, 2016
The concept of precision agriculture, which proposes farming management adapted to crop variability, has emerged in recent years. To effectively implement precision agriculture, data must be gathered from the field in an automated manner at minimal cost.
José M. Bengochea-Guevara   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating an autonomous electric robot for real farming applications

open access: yesSmart Agricultural Technology
Mobile robotic technologies are emerging in agriculture in recent years, driven by labor shortages, the need of precision farm management, and the improvement of farmers' quality of life.
Gabriele Sara   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Challenges of Autonomous Mobile Robot and Sensor Fusion Methods

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2020
Autonomous mobile robots are becoming more prominent in recent time because of their relevance and applications to the world today. Their ability to navigate in an environment without a need for physical or electro-mechanical guidance devices has made it
Mary B. Alatise, Gerhard P. Hancke
doaj   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy