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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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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Design and Experimental Operation of a Swing-Arm Orchard Sprayer
AgronomyIn recent years, the traditional orchard sprayer has had problems, such as waste of liquid agrochemicals, low target coverage, high manual dependence, and environmental pollution.
Zhongyi Yu +5 more
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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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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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Can a LiDAR-enhanced Air-blast Sprayer Improve Coverage on Tough Targets like Tree Trunks and Emerging Shoots? [PDF]
HortTechnologyEastern filbert blight (EFB) and pacific flatheaded borer (PFB) are two problems of Pacific Northwest orchard and nursery production. Fungicides and insecticides used to manage these issues are typically applied to plant tissues with minimal foliage ...
Brent W. Warneke +2 more
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Smart Agricultural TechnologySpray drift from pesticide applications poses serious risks to the environment, human health, and neighboring crops. This research evaluated and analyzed off-target spray drift reduction potentials of an axial-fan air-blast sprayer retrofitted with a ...
Kyusuk You +6 more
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Enhancing simulation education with intelligent tutoring systems [PDF]
, 1996 The demand for education in the area of simulation is in the increase. This paper describes how education in the field of simulation can take advantage of the virtues of intelligent tutoring with respect to enhancing the educational process.
Taylor, SJE, Siemer, J
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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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