Development and evaluation of 4WSS electric-driven chassis for high-clearance sprayer [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 IntroductionThe high clearance sprayer with conventional steering mechanisms, as an intelligent spraying machine, is frequently stuck or broken in muddy fields due to the excessive torque load.MethodsA Four-Wheel Self-Steering (4WSS) electric-driven ...
Siwei He, Yue Shen, Yafei Zhang, Hui Liu
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Control of Insect Pests and Diseases in an Ohio Fruit Farm with a Laser-guided Intelligent Sprayer [PDF]
HortTechnology, 2020 Laser-guided variable-rate intelligent spray technology is designed to significantly reduce pesticide use with a positive impact on the environment. However, there have been no reports on applying this technology to commercial fruit farms.
Liming Chen +4 more
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A Review of Intelligent Orchard Sprayer Technologies: Perception, Control, and System Integration
HorticulturaeWith the ongoing advancement of global agricultural modernization, intelligent technologies have gained significant attention in agricultural production—particularly in the field of intelligent orchard sprayers, where notable progress has been achieved ...
Minmin Wu +8 more
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Effect of operational parameters on droplet deposition characteristics using an unmanned aerial vehicle for banana canopy [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIn recent years, as an important part of precision agricultural aviation, the plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been widely studied and applied worldwide, especially in East Asia.
Jiaxiang Yu +14 more
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Open AgricultureThe increasing need for agricultural commodities poses a serious threat to the cultivating ability of agricultural supplies. The use of autonomous farming drones to support the cultivation process is a rapidly growing trend.
Turnip Arjon, Taufik Mohammad
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Designing and Constructing an Active Boom Balancing System using a New Technique Variable Fulcrum Method and Comparing It with a Conventional Sprayer [PDF]
Journal of Agricultural Machinery, 2021 Introduction According to reports on trends in the agricultural industry, demand for more precise and affordable machinery is rising and precision farming methods used by farmers are expanding.
P Pashaee, H. R Ghasemzadeh, H Behfar
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Comparative Feasibility Analysis of Mechanized Equipment for Vineyard Operations
HortTechnology, 2023 Increasing labor and input costs have driven wine grape (Vitis vinifera) growers’ attention to mechanized equipment to assist in vineyard operations. This study evaluates the financial feasibility of investing in vineyard mechanization, in addition to ...
Guilherme Signorini +1 more
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Key Technologies for an Orchard Variable-Rate Sprayer: Current Status and Future Prospects
Agronomy, 2022 An orchard variable-rate sprayer applies the appropriate amount of plant protection products only where they are needed based on detection data from advanced sensors, a system that has attracted increasing attention.
Zhiming Wei +10 more
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Fuzzy Control on the Performance of Hose-reel Sprinkler Irrigation System
Guan'gai paishui xuebao, 2022 【Objective】 Improving the performance of irrigation systems is critical to improving their operation and water use efficiency. The aim of this paper is to present a new control method.
GUO Yijian +4 more
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HortScience, 2021 Nursery producers are challenged with growing a wide range of species with little to no detectable damage from insects or diseases. Growing plants that meet consumer demand for aesthetics has traditionally meant routine pesticide application using the ...
Lauren Fessler +4 more
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