AUTONOMOUS CONTROL SYSTEM OF A WEEDING TOOL CONNECTED TO AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

DE602023007561T2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-15CNH IND ITALIA SPA
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602023007561
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-23
Filing Date
2023-01-27
Publication Date
2025-10-15
Estimated Expiration
2043-01-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Mechanical weeding in extensive crops is challenging due to the risk of damaging plants with existing tools, and existing autonomous systems lack effective collision avoidance mechanisms, particularly in areas where herbicide use is limited.

Method used

A 3D sensor (RADAR, LiDAR, stereo camera) combined with GPS to create a map of obstacles, georeference their positions, and control the weeding tool's extension and retraction based on predetermined distance thresholds, using vehicle trajectory and speed to avoid collisions.

Benefits of technology

Enables precise, automated weeding without plant damage by accurately detecting and avoiding obstacles, optimizing tool operation and reducing manual intervention.

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