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YOLOX-based blue laser weeding robot in corn field [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 A YOLOX convolutional neural network-based weeding robot was designed for weed removal in corn seedling fields, while verifying the feasibility of a blue light laser as a non-contact weeding tool.
Huibin Zhu +5 more
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A novel mechanical-laser collaborative intra-row weeding prototype: structural design and optimization, weeding knife simulation and laser weeding experiment [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionThe competition between intra-row weeds and cultivated vegetables for nutrients is a major contributor for crop yield reduction. Compared with manual weeding, intelligent robots can improve the efficiency of weeding operations.MethodsThis ...
Rui Hu, Long-Tao Niu, Wen-Hao Su
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Laser weeding: opportunities and challenges for couch grass (Elymus repens (L.) Gould) control [PDF]
Scientific ReportsLaser weeding may contribute to less dependency on herbicides and soil tillage. Several research and commercial projects are underway to develop robots equipped with lasers to control weeds. Artificial intelligence can be used to locate and identify weed
Christian Andreasen +2 more
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A Review of Robotic Weeding Modalities for Site-Specific Weed Management [PDF]
SensorsWeed control remains a critical challenge in modern crop production, particularly under increasing pressure to reduce chemical inputs and improve environmental sustainability. Recent advances in precision agriculture and robotic systems have enabled site-
Feng Gao +7 more
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Laser Weeding Technology in Cropping Systems: A Comprehensive Review
AgronomyWeed infestations pose significant challenges to global crop production, demanding effective and sustainable weed control methods. Traditional approaches, such as chemical herbicides, mechanical tillage, and plastic mulches, are not only associated with ...
Muhammad Usama Yaseen, John M. Long
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Laser-optics-based method to suppress Mikania micrantha growth [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Mikania micrantha is an exotic and aggressive species that can reproduce asexually and sexually through its germinative stem and its featherlike seeds. Present weeding methods cannot effectively or economically control the spread of Mikania micrantha. In
Yu-Pin Lan
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Plant growth point localization via epoch-based prior annealing [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAccurate localization of plant growth points is essential for precision agriculture applications, including electro-weeding and laser weeding. While crop and weed detection has been extensively studied, existing methods focus primarily on object-level ...
Chaoran Ma +4 more
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AgronomyTo demonstrate the feasibility and improve the implementation of laser weeding, a static movable lift-adjustable closed fiber laser weeding device and system have been developed, followed by experiments and performance evaluations.
Zhongyi Yu +7 more
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AgricultureWith the advancement of modern agriculture, intelligent laser robots driven by deep learning have emerged as an effective solution to address the limitations of traditional weeding methods.
Chengming Wang +3 more
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Frontiers in Agronomy, 2023 With challenges posed by chemical and mechanical weed control, there are now several research and commercial projects underway to develop autonomous vehicles equipped with lasers to control weeds in field crops.
Christian Andreasen +3 more
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