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PNEUMATIC CUTTER WITH CONCEALED BLADE

A pneumatic cutter with a concealed blade includes a pouch in which an inner space filled with air is formed and which includes a variable portion configured to, upon a pneumatic pressure being applied to an inner portion of the pouch, protrude outward as the inner space expands and, in a case where the pneumatic pressure is not applied to the inner portion of the pouch, be concavely recessed inward as the inner space contracts; and a blade installed at the variable portion and configured to, upon the variable portion protruding outward due to the pneumatic pressure being applied to the inner portion of the pouch, protrude toward an object to be cut and cut the object to be cut.

Doubles end-effector for robotic harvesting

An example system includes a nozzle having an inlet: an outlet mechanism disposed longitudinally adjacent to the nozzle; a conduit longitudinally adjacent to the outlet mechanism where the conduit includes a distal chamber, a middle chamber, and a proximal chamber, that; are longitudinally disposed along a length of the conduit; a partition block configured to move between (i) a first position at which the partition block: is disposed laterally adjacent to the middle chamber, such that the partition block is offset from a longitudinal axis of the conduit, and (ii) a second position at which the partition block resides in the middle chamber between the distal chamber and the proximal chamber; and a deceleration structure disposed at a proximal, end of the conduit and bounding the proximal chamber, where the deceleration structure is configured to decelerate fruit feat has traversed the conduit.

Doubles end-effector for robotic harvesting

An example system includes a nozzle having an inlet: an outlet mechanism disposed longitudinally adjacent to the nozzle; a conduit longitudinally adjacent to the outlet mechanism where the conduit includes a distal chamber, a middle chamber, and a proximal chamber, that; are longitudinally disposed along a length of the conduit; a partition block configured to move between (i) a first position at which the partition block: is disposed laterally adjacent to the middle chamber, such that the partition block is offset from a longitudinal axis of the conduit, and (ii) a second position at which the partition block resides in the middle chamber between the distal chamber and the proximal chamber; and a deceleration structure disposed at a proximal, end of the conduit and bounding the proximal chamber, where the deceleration structure is configured to decelerate fruit feat has traversed the conduit.

Self-propelled robotic harvester for selective picking of high quality agriculture row crops
11533850 · 2022-12-27 · ·

The present invention relates to automatic and high throughput smart, robotic, autonomous or driver operated, self-propelled field crops harvester (SPFCH) device of row crops, characterized by the need of selecting harvesting ripen crop, during relative long period of time. Harvesting is done by one or more modular robotic harvesting arms hanged on modular booms. When harvesting orchards fruits the SPFCH comprise at least one hybrid robotic arms equipped with a grabbing hand aimed to grab one or more fruit of a an adjacent fruits and also cut its connecting stem, and arm transporting mechanism that gently collects the fruits and transport them to the SPFCH main accumulation area. When harvesting cotton, the SPFCH of the invention may further comprise vacuum sucking hoses and at least one ginning unit that gin the seed-cotton during harvesting and accumulate the seeds in a self-container, and the lint by bales processed, on board by self-press.

Self-propelled robotic harvester for selective picking of high quality agriculture row crops
11533850 · 2022-12-27 · ·

The present invention relates to automatic and high throughput smart, robotic, autonomous or driver operated, self-propelled field crops harvester (SPFCH) device of row crops, characterized by the need of selecting harvesting ripen crop, during relative long period of time. Harvesting is done by one or more modular robotic harvesting arms hanged on modular booms. When harvesting orchards fruits the SPFCH comprise at least one hybrid robotic arms equipped with a grabbing hand aimed to grab one or more fruit of a an adjacent fruits and also cut its connecting stem, and arm transporting mechanism that gently collects the fruits and transport them to the SPFCH main accumulation area. When harvesting cotton, the SPFCH of the invention may further comprise vacuum sucking hoses and at least one ginning unit that gin the seed-cotton during harvesting and accumulate the seeds in a self-container, and the lint by bales processed, on board by self-press.

Automatic harvesting and collecting device for sisal hemp leaves

An automatic harvesting and collecting device for sisal hemp leaves includes an up-and-down moving assembly, a steering device, a braking mechanism, a mechanical vision sensor device, a vehicle traveling and controlling device, a forward-and-backward moving assembly, an omnidirectional automatic positioning and rotating device, a shearing and clamping device, a collecting device and a frame.

Automatic harvesting and collecting device for sisal hemp leaves

An automatic harvesting and collecting device for sisal hemp leaves includes an up-and-down moving assembly, a steering device, a braking mechanism, a mechanical vision sensor device, a vehicle traveling and controlling device, a forward-and-backward moving assembly, an omnidirectional automatic positioning and rotating device, a shearing and clamping device, a collecting device and a frame.

LOCALIZATION OF INDIVIDUAL PLANTS BASED ON HIGH-ELEVATION IMAGERY
20220398415 · 2022-12-15 ·

Implementations are described herein for localizing individual plants by aligning high-elevation images using invariant anchor points while disregarding variant feature points, such as deformable plants. High-elevation images that capture the plurality of plants at a resolution at which wind-triggered deformation of individual plants is perceptible between the high-elevation images may be obtained. First regions of the high-elevation images that depict the plurality of plants may be classified as variant features that are unusable as invariant anchor points. Second regions of the high-elevation images that are disjoint from the first set of regions may be classified as invariant anchor points. The high-elevation images may be aligned based on invariant anchor point(s) that are common among at least some of the high-elevation images. Based on the aligned high-elevation images, individual plant(s) may be localized within one of the high-elevation images for performance of one or more agricultural tasks.

Cannabis Trimming Assembly
20220394930 · 2022-12-15 ·

A cannabis trimming assembly includes a pair of conveyors for transporting a cannabis plant. A trimming housing is positioned between the pair of conveyors to receive the cannabis plant. A pair of trap doors is each movably integrated into the trimming housing. A plurality of cameras is each integrated into the trimming housing to view the cannabis plant. A plurality of laser emitters is each integrated into the trimming housing and each of the laser emitters is guided by the cameras to trim shade leaves and buds from the cannabis. A grapping claw is integrated into the trimming housing to hang the cannabis plant in the trimming housing during trimming.

Device, system and method for harvesting and diluting using aerial drones, for orchards, plantations and green houses
11526179 · 2022-12-13 · ·

The present invention provides an improved, autonomous unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) for harvesting or diluting fruit, and a control unit for coordinating flight and/or harvesting missions thereof, as well as a system and method for harvesting fruits.