发明名称 |
Unwanted plant removal system having variable optics laser |
摘要 |
Embodiments of an apparatus and methods can removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a guidance system configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the guidance system. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area. |
申请公布号 |
EP2848119(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.12.07 |
申请号 |
EP20140183824 |
申请日期 |
2014.09.05 |
申请人 |
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated |
发明人 |
Stowe, Timothy David;Maeda, Patrick Yasuo;Curley, Tim |
分类号 |
A01M21/00 |
主分类号 |
A01M21/00 |
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