A method for classifying objects in a vehicle's surroundings includes receiving, on a pixel-by-pixel basis, a plurality of measurements associated with LIDAR detection results for a plurality of pixels of a field of view (FOV) of a LIDAR system configured to detect objects in at least part of the vehicle's surroundings, the measurements including at least one of: a presence indication, a surface angle, object surface physical composition, and a reflectivity level, receiving, on the pixel-by-pixel basis, at least one confidence level associated with each received measurement of the plurality of measurements, accessing at least one memory configured to store classification information for classifying a plurality of objects, and associating a plurality of pixels with a particular object based on the classification information and the received measurements with the at least one associated confidence level.

A seed unit for placing seeds into soil includes a seed meter for singulating seeds, a shaft to deliver the seeds into soil during operation, and an actuator coupled to the shaft. The actuator moves the shaft during operation and the shaft delivers seeds into the soil without a continuous seed trench.

A seed unit for placing seeds into soil includes a seed meter for singulating seeds, a shaft to deliver the seeds into soil during operation, and an actuator coupled to the shaft. The actuator moves the shaft during operation and the shaft delivers seeds into the soil without a continuous seed trench.

An apparatus for supporting a plant includes a growing compartment and a drill head. The drill head comprises a channel for receiving the plant and is operable to rotationally drill a hole. The drill head opens to release the plant into the hole. A drilling apparatus includes a frame supporting the drill head, a motor to rotate the drill head, and an actuator to displace the drill head.

An apparatus for supporting a plant includes a growing compartment and a drill head. The drill head comprises a channel for receiving the plant and is operable to rotationally drill a hole. The drill head opens to release the plant into the hole. A drilling apparatus includes a frame supporting the drill head, a motor to rotate the drill head, and an actuator to displace the drill head.