Massachusetts Institute of Technology agritech company FarmWise has developed a new Vulcan farming tool capable of pulling weeds from fields. On is a wheeled device serviced by a tractor. Identification and removal of weeds occurs automatically, cultivated plants are not captured. There are already several models in the company’s product line that are of great importance for capture.
The basic model is capable of high-quality processing of 8 rows in one pass. The weapon is equipped with sets of motorized knives and an AI scanner, several high-resolution cameras. The system also includes powerful LED spotlights and a specialized MICROPROCESS. Recent observations on machine learning algorithms. It is they who direct the knives to pulling out weeds. Under this system, the prohibition of the spread of crops is unacceptable. Already, the Vulcan scanner accurately recognizes about 20 plant species.
The undoubted advantages of the novelty include the ability to work in a variety of conditions. Vulcan eliminate weeds in any conditions – at night, during the day, in arid climates and in humid ones. The used electronics are reliably protected from moisture penetration according to the IP69 standard and can withstand washing under 10 capsules. The base model weighs 1588 kilograms. Vulcan is already available for pre-order, and no official pricing has yet been announced.
Source: Tech Cult
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