A harvester travels along a route within a field and selectively harvests edible crowns ready for harvesting. As the harvester travels along the route, a position of the harvester and/or the edible crowns may be determined using an encoder, imaging device(s), and/or navigational system(s). For example, image(s) captured by the imaging device(s) may be used to determine a location of the edible crowns and/or global positioning satellite (GPS) coordinates may indicate a location of the harvester within the field. These locations may be used for instructing harvesting components to harvest the edible crowns. For example, the harvester may include robotic arms having end effectors that harvest the edible crowns. Knowing the location of the edible crowns and/or the harvester therefore allows for the accurate placement of the end effectors for harvesting the edible crowns.

A harvester travels along a route within a field and selectively harvests edible crowns ready for harvesting. As the harvester travels along the route, a position of the harvester and/or the edible crowns may be determined using an encoder, imaging device(s), and/or navigational system(s). For example, image(s) captured by the imaging device(s) may be used to determine a location of the edible crowns and/or global positioning satellite (GPS) coordinates may indicate a location of the harvester within the field. These locations may be used for instructing harvesting components to harvest the edible crowns. For example, the harvester may include robotic arms having end effectors that harvest the edible crowns. Knowing the location of the edible crowns and/or the harvester therefore allows for the accurate placement of the end effectors for harvesting the edible crowns.

A method of weed control is provided. The method comprises artificially pollinating at least one weed species of interest with pollen of the same species that reduces fitness of said at least one weed species of interest. Also provided are compositions and kits which can be used for performing the methods described herein.

A conveying system for a fruit harvester that includes at least one conveyor traveling along a travel path that comprises a first path section which defines a first longitudinal axis and a plurality of buckets connected to the at least one conveyor. The first path section is at least partially twisted such that the at least one conveyor and the plurality of buckets along therewith twist relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first path section.

A conveying system for a fruit harvester that includes at least one conveyor traveling along a travel path that comprises a first path section which defines a first longitudinal axis and a plurality of buckets connected to the at least one conveyor. The first path section is at least partially twisted such that the at least one conveyor and the plurality of buckets along therewith twist relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first path section.

Harvesting devices and methods for cannabis plants that enable efficient harvesting of floral material from cannabis plants. In various embodiments, the harvesting devices better facilitate the holding of the cannabis plant during the bucking process. In various embodiments, the harvesting devices better facilitate the bucking process and specifically the removal of the floral material from the cannabis plant with minimal damage to the floral material while minimizing user fatigue.

A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem and an end effector connected to the vacuum generating subsystem. The end effector has a first tube having a first diameter, and a second tube having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter so the second tube fits inside the first tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem and at least one structure coupled to an inside of the tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a first tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem, and a second tube coupled to the first tube, the second tube having a tubular portion coupled to the first tube in an orientation other than parallel, the second tube having openings on opposite sides of the first tube.

The present invention provides an autonomous harvesting system designed to be mounted onto a standard collection bin/wagon for autonomously harvesting and filing the bin.

Systems and methods here may include a vehicle with automated robotic subcomponents for harvesting delicate agricultural items such as berries. In some examples, the vehicle includes a targeting subcomponent and a harvesting subcomponent. Which may utilize multiple cameras to create three dimensional maps of foliage and targets. In some examples, the targeting subcomponent includes automated or semi-automated harvesting targets to be mapped and passed to the harvesting subcomponent. In some examples, the harvesting subcomponent includes vacuum features and padded spoons to detach the target agriculture from the stem.

The present invention provides a fruit's protection system designed to be mounted onto a standard collection bin for safely placing harvested fruits inside the collection bin without harming same.