Agricultural support robot selective introduction, buyback guarantee, and reuse model
A system for flexible agricultural robot introduction and reuse addresses cost and operational inefficiencies by allowing format selection, reallocation, and resale, promoting sustainable agriculture through resource circulation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025115014
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-15
Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to technology for the introduction and reuse of agricultural support robots and AI terminals, and in particular to an agricultural support system that enables flexible operation and management through user selection of the introduction format, redistribution after use, and buyback guarantees. [Background technology]
[0002] In the past, the introduction of agricultural support robots was expensive, and there were also issues regarding their use and disposal after introduction. As the required period and amount of work differ from farm to farm, there was no sufficient system in place to allow for flexible selection of the equipment introduction format or to reallocate and collect the equipment after use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] WO2006063314A3 discloses a system for automatically controlling pruning and harvesting using a visual recognition type agricultural robot. [Patent Document 2] US20130204437A1 discloses an autonomous agricultural robot that uses image recognition and a control module, but does not include integrated management of multiple farmlands or conversation support functions using AI characters. [Patent Document 3] US10846843B2 discloses a farmland monitoring and analysis platform based on satellite and UAV images, but does not include a farming operation execution mechanism and an interactive support module. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to promote the introduction and dissemination of agricultural robots and the construction of a sustainable agricultural support infrastructure by reducing the cost and operational burden of introducing robots and promoting the reuse of equipment after use. [Means for solving the problem]
[0005] This invention provides a structure that allows users to select the implementation format (rental, purchase, buy-back guarantee), and also includes mechanisms for fee optimization, reallocation, buy-back, and resale according to usage history. It also includes diagnostic support means that can make automatic suggestions based on user attributes, automatic selection of reuse candidates, history management, a maintenance mechanism, and an interactive support UI. [Effects of the Invention]
[0006] This invention allows farmers to flexibly introduce robots according to their own circumstances, and promotes the reuse of used robots, thereby reducing the economic burden and realizing resource circulation. It also enables secondary use by local governments and educational institutions, laying the foundation for supporting sustainable agriculture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In one embodiment, when introducing an agricultural support robot, the user registers the purpose of use and the operation period, and the system proposes the optimal installation format. After the usage period ends, the robot is redistributed to another site or repurchased, and its operation is verified and maintained before being resold. Selection of resellers, disclosure of history, and guidance via a support UI are all managed in an integrated manner on the cloud.
Claims
1. An agricultural support system that has an introduction selection structure that allows users to choose between rental, purchase, or introduction with a buyback guarantee when introducing agricultural support robots or AI character-equipped terminals.
2. 2. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, further comprising a billing control means for dynamically optimizing the initial cost or monthly usage fee based on the usage record, work volume, harvest volume, etc. of the robot or terminal.
3. 3. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, further comprising a recycling structure that enables a robot or terminal that a user has terminated installation of to be reallocated to another agricultural base or facility.
4. 4. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, further comprising a repurchase guarantee means for allowing the robot or terminal to be repurchased, recovered, or resold under predetermined conditions at the end of the introduction contract.
5. 5. An agricultural support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it includes a diagnostic support means for automatically proposing the optimal implementation format (rental, purchase, buy-back guarantee) based on the user's attribute information, work history, regional characteristics, age, purpose of use, etc.
6. 6. An agricultural support system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it includes a history presentation means for storing historical information of redistributed or resold robots on the cloud and making it visible to the next user.
7. 7. An agricultural support system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it includes a reuse destination selection means for automatically selecting a reuse destination such as a neighboring farm, a local facility, or an educational institution as a candidate for redistribution.
8. 8. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, further comprising a desired registration means for allowing a user to register desired conditions for reallocation at the time of initial setup in anticipation of future reuse.
9. 9. The agricultural support system according to claim 1, further comprising an inspection and adjustment module that automatically performs operational verification and maintenance of the robot or terminal to be reused.
10. An agricultural support system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it includes a cloud management module that comprehensively manages the entire process of reuse and a support UI mechanism that enables the information to be explained and guided in an interactive format by an AI character.
Citation Information
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Agricultural robot system and method
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Agricultural robot system and method
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