Posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock, posture-correcting automatic injection control device and system for livestock performing same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock, a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock and a system for performing the same. A posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a system for automatically injecting drugs into livestock and may include a gate unit disposed on the movement path of livestock to control selective passage for each individual, a sensor unit that generates sensor data for livestock, a correction unit that fixes livestock in a posture for injection when livestock enters the gate unit, an injection unit connected to the correction unit and provided to administer drugs to livestock, and a control unit that collects sensor data and integrally controls the operation of the gate unit, the correction unit, and the injection unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock, a posture-correcting automatic injection control device and system for livestock that perform the same, and more specifically, to a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock that enables safe, accurate, and efficient unmanned injection by considering the behavioral characteristics and rearing environment conditions of medium to large livestock, and a posture-correcting automatic injection control device and system for livestock that perform the same. Background Technology

[0002] In general, livestock farms widely use a method where workers manually administer individual injections using syringes for the vaccination or therapeutic treatment of medium and large livestock. This manual method has been utilized in the livestock industry for a long time because it can be performed with relatively simple equipment and techniques.

[0003] Recently, continuous syringes and automatic injection devices for animals have been developed, and cases have been reported in which they are equipped with additional functions such as facilitating needle replacement, applying a mark simultaneously with vaccination, or automatically disinfecting the needle. Furthermore, a stationary automatic vaccination system has been proposed that identifies individuals using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and automatically injects vaccines based on this identification.

[0004] However, the aforementioned conventional technology still has several problems. First, the process of a worker directly capturing or subduing livestock to administer injections requires significant labor and time, and work efficiency is significantly reduced in large-scale breeding environments.

[0005] In addition, if livestock resist or move during the injection process, there is a constant risk of safety accidents, as workers may be pricked by the needle or injured. When vaccination history is managed manually, there is a high risk of omissions or errors in recording, which can reduce the accuracy and reliability of vaccination management.

[0006] Furthermore, conventional continuous syringes and fixed automatic vaccination systems also have fundamental limitations. In the case of continuous syringes, since a person still has to administer the injection manually, the effects of labor reduction or automation are limited.

[0007] Meanwhile, in the case of fixed automatic vaccination systems, biological variations such as individual animal body shape, posture, and muscle thickness may not be sufficiently reflected, potentially leading to variations in injection depth or vaccination failure. Additionally, irregular movements or unpredictable behavior of the animals may cause the injection needle to fail to be inserted into the correct site, or if the animals move suddenly during the injection, damage to the device or the animals may occur.

[0008] Furthermore, since livestock environments are more susceptible to dust, moisture, and contamination compared to general medical environments, applying existing automatic injection devices designed for human medical use without modification results in insufficient durability and anti-fouling and waterproof performance, making stable long-term use difficult.

[0009] Furthermore, since the appropriate injection site and injection speed vary depending on the livestock's species, age, body size, muscle distribution, etc., technical means to precisely reflect these factors are required. Prior art literature

[0010] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1997-0015519 The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock that enables safe, accurate, and efficient unmanned injection by considering the behavioral characteristics and rearing environment conditions of medium to large livestock, as well as a posture-correcting automatic injection control device and system for livestock that perform the same. means of solving the problem

[0012] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock may be provided. The posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock may include a gate unit positioned on the movement path of the livestock to control selective passage for each individual, a sensor unit that generates sensor data for the livestock, a correction unit that fixes the livestock in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit, an injection unit connected to the correction unit and provided to administer a drug to the livestock, and a control unit that collects the sensor data and integrally controls the operation of the gate unit, the correction unit, and the injection unit.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit may include a state information calculation unit that inputs the sensor data into a livestock identification model prepared in advance to calculate state information of the livestock including body shape information of the livestock and an injection posture according to the body shape information, a correction unit control unit that controls the correction unit according to the body shape information and the injection posture, and an injection unit control unit that dynamically controls the positional movement path of the injection unit or the timing of drug administration according to the injection posture.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the correction unit control unit inputs the sensor data into a livestock behavior prediction model prepared in advance to predict the sudden behavior of the livestock, and can control the timing of operation or the intensity of operation of the correction unit according to the predicted behavior pattern.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the livestock behavior prediction model may be a model configured to predict sudden behaviors that the livestock may exhibit immediately before vaccination with a specific drug by learning the vaccination history and behavioral pattern data immediately before and after vaccination stored for a plurality of livestock.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the gate unit may include a separation gate for separating the movement path of the livestock, and the control unit may further include a gate unit control unit that determines whether there is a health abnormality of the livestock based on the sensor data and controls the separation gate to separate the livestock from other livestock when the health abnormality is determined.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the health abnormality is determined, the gate unit control unit may further analyze the sensor data for a predetermined period of time to further verify whether isolation is necessary, and control the isolation gate according to the verified result.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor unit may include at least one of a thermal imaging camera and a 3D depth sensor.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the state information calculation unit fuses multi-sensor data collected from the sensor unit to calculate a reliability score of an object, and can calculate the state information only when the reliability score is greater than or equal to a threshold value prepared in advance.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the injection unit control unit includes a safety mode control function and can stop the operation of the injection unit if the livestock deviates from a reference position during the injection process or if the difference between the injection posture and a pre-established reference posture exceeds a pre-established threshold value.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method may include the steps of: collecting sensor data of the livestock; calculating state information of the livestock based on the sensor data; controlling the operation of a gate unit positioned on the movement path of the livestock to selectively allow individual passage based on the state information; controlling the operation of a correction unit to fix the livestock in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit; and controlling the operation of an injection unit to administer a drug to the livestock.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock may include a sensor data collection unit for collecting sensor data of the livestock; a step of calculating state information of the livestock based on the sensor data; a gate unit control unit for controlling the operation of a gate unit that is placed on the movement path of the livestock and selectively passes it by individual based on the state information; a correction unit control unit for controlling the operation of a correction unit so that the livestock is fixed in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit; and an injection unit control unit for controlling the operation of an injection unit that administers a drug to the livestock.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock may be provided. The posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock may include a sensor data collection unit for collecting sensor data of the livestock; a step for calculating state information of the livestock based on the sensor data; a gate unit control unit for controlling the operation of a gate unit that is placed on the movement path of the livestock and selectively passes it by individual based on the state information; a correction unit control unit for controlling the operation of a correction unit so that the livestock is fixed in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit; and an injection unit control unit for controlling the operation of an injection unit that administers a drug to the livestock. Effects of the invention

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention described above, by controlling selective passage for each individual animal through a gate unit placed along the movement path of livestock and fixing the livestock in a posture suitable for injection using a correction unit, safe and accurate drug injection is possible. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by having a control unit integrally manage data generated from a sensor unit to control the operation of an injection unit, efficient unmanned injection reflecting the behavioral characteristics and body size differences of livestock is possible. Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, by providing a robust and reliable system suitable for the rearing environment conditions of livestock, the labor and time of the operator can be reduced and the risk of safety accidents can be lowered. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a gate unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an illustrative diagram for explaining a correction unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an injection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining an injection unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. And, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in relation to one embodiment. It should also be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents to those claimed therein, provided appropriately described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects.

[0027] The components according to the present invention are defined by functional distinction rather than physical distinction, and can be defined by the functions each performs. Each component may be implemented as hardware or as program code and processing units that perform each function, and the functions of two or more components may be included and implemented in a single component. Therefore, it should be noted that the names assigned to the components in the following embodiments are not intended to physically distinguish each component but are assigned to imply the representative function performed by each component, and that the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by the names of the components.

[0028] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a posture-correcting automatic injection system (10) for livestock according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The posture-correcting automatic injection system (10) for livestock can be provided to automatically perform injections by correcting the posture of medium to large livestock in consideration of the behavioral characteristics and rearing environment of the livestock, and to perform safe and efficient unmanned injections.

[0031] To this end, the posture-correcting automatic injection system (10) for livestock may include a sensor unit (100), a control unit (200), a gate unit (300), a correction unit (400), and an injection unit (500).

[0032] The sensor unit (100) according to the present embodiment can perform the role of generating sensor data for livestock.

[0033] These sensor units (100) can be installed along the movement path of livestock to collect biological and physical information of the livestock. The sensor data generated by the sensor units (100) can be transmitted to the control unit (200).

[0034] In addition, the sensor unit (100) according to the present embodiment may include at least one of a thermal imaging camera and a 3D depth camera. The thermal imaging camera can measure the body temperature distribution of livestock. The body temperature distribution measured by such a thermal imaging camera can be used to detect whether there is an abnormality in the health condition.

[0035] Meanwhile, 3D depth sensors can precisely measure three-dimensional spatial information such as the body shape, size, and posture of livestock. Based on the measured three-dimensional spatial information, 3D depth sensors can provide data necessary for customized control for each individual.

[0036] Additionally, the sensor unit (100) may include additional sensors. The sensor unit (100) can improve the accuracy of data collection through additional sensors. For example, the sensor unit (100) may be an RGB camera, an ultrasonic sensor, a LiDAR sensor, an RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) reader, a weight sensor, a microphone, and a bio sensor. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0037] The gate unit (300) can be placed along the movement path of livestock. The gate unit (300) can control selective passage by individual according to a control signal from the control unit (200). The gate unit (300) can induce only one livestock at a time to enter the injection area. The gate unit (300) can ensure a sequential injection procedure.

[0038] The correction unit (400) can perform the function of fixing the livestock that has entered through the gate unit (300) into a position for injection. Additionally, the correction unit (400) can physically restrain the livestock to minimize movement under the control of the control unit (200). The correction unit (400) is driven to match the body shape of the livestock, thereby stably fixing the livestock's position and enabling accurate injection.

[0039] The injection unit (500) may be connected to the correction unit (400). The injection unit (500) can administer drugs to livestock fixed by the correction unit (400). The injection unit (500) can operate under the precise control of the control unit (200). The injection unit (500) can inject an accurate amount of drugs at a designated location.

[0040] Meanwhile, the control unit (200) according to the present embodiment, which is a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock for automatically injecting medicine into livestock, can collect sensor data from the sensor unit (100).

[0041] And the control unit (200) can fuse data collected from multiple sensors. The control unit (200) can increase the reliability of object identification and state analysis through the fused data.

[0042] Additionally, the control unit (200) can determine whether there is a health abnormality in the livestock based on sensor data collected from the sensor unit (100). The control unit (200) can control the operation of the separation gate (310) to isolate the livestock with a health abnormality from other healthy livestock herds.

[0043] In addition, sensor data serving as the basis for determining whether there is a health abnormality may include various information. For example, the sensor data may be the livestock's body temperature information, body weight information, activity level information, gait pattern information, water intake information, feed intake information, or heart rate information. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Accordingly, the control unit (200) may determine an individual whose data deviates from a preset normal range as an individual with a health abnormality.

[0044] Additionally, the control unit (200) can integrally control the operation of the gate unit (300), the correction unit (400), and the injection unit (500) based on the collected data. The control unit (200) can analyze the individual characteristics of the livestock. The control unit (200) can optimize the operation of each unit according to the analysis results. The control unit (200) can manage the entire automatic injection process through the optimized operation.

[0046] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a gate unit (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2, the gate unit (300) can be placed on the movement path of livestock. The gate unit (300) can serve as a passage to guide the livestock to the injection area.

[0048] Additionally, the gate unit (300) can be connected to the front end of the correction unit (400) on the movement path of the livestock to control the livestock to sequentially enter the correction unit (400). To this end, the gate unit (300) can be controlled by the control unit (200).

[0049] The gate unit (300) according to the present embodiment may include a separation gate (310).

[0050] A separation gate (310) may be provided to perform the function of separating specific individuals by selectively changing the movement path of livestock.

[0051] The separation gate (310) according to this embodiment can be implemented in various forms. For example, the separation gate (310) may be a vertical gate that opens and closes vertically, a sliding gate that opens and closes horizontally, a swing gate that rotates around an axis, a rolling gate, a lifting gate, a folding gate, or a rotary gate. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Additionally, the gate unit (300) may have a structure in which the width and height can be adjusted according to the size or type of livestock. Such a structure can increase the applicability of the system to various breeds of livestock.

[0052] Specifically, when livestock identified as having health abnormalities reach the gate unit (300), the separation gate (310) can be opened or rotated by the control of the control unit (200) to change the movement path of the livestock. Through this, livestock with health abnormalities can be immediately moved to a separate isolation space without undergoing an injection procedure. This separation function can contribute to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and efficiently selecting individuals requiring intensive management.

[0053] And as shown in FIG. 2, a correction unit (400) may be connected to the rear end of the gate unit (300) to form an integrated structure. This combined structure can facilitate the process of livestock moving from the gate unit (300) to the correction unit (400). In addition, it can help ensure the structural stability of the entire system and efficiently utilize the installation space.

[0055] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 is an illustrative diagram for explaining a correction unit (400) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 3, the correction unit (400) can stably fix the posture of the livestock, thereby fixing the livestock in a posture suitable for injection. The correction unit (400) can operate when the livestock that has passed through the gate unit (300) enters the injection area. The correction unit (400) can minimize unnecessary movement of the livestock while it is being injected. The correction unit (400) can increase the accuracy of the injection. The correction unit (400) can ensure the safety of the livestock and the system.

[0057] To this end, the correction unit (400) can be formed into a frame structure large enough to accommodate one animal.

[0058] Additionally, the correction unit (400) may include an opening / closing part (410), a standing belt (420), and a posture-maintaining pad (430).

[0059] The opening / closing part (410) can be installed at the front of the correction unit (400). The opening / closing part (410) can perform the function of fixing the head or neck portion of the livestock. The livestock requiring injection can fully enter the correction unit (400).

[0060] And the opening / closing part (410) can be opened / closed by a control signal generated by the control unit (200). This opening / closing part (410) can prevent the livestock from moving forward or moving their heads excessively. Through this, the opening / closing part (410) can create a stable injection environment.

[0061] Additionally, although not shown in the drawing, a position sensor for detecting the completion of livestock entry may be further provided inside the correction unit (400). The position sensor may be an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a laser sensor. When the control unit (200) receives a signal from the position sensor, it may determine that the livestock has fully entered. The control unit (200) may transmit a control signal to close the opening / closing unit (410).

[0062] Meanwhile, the standing belt (420) according to the present embodiment may be positioned below the abdomen of the livestock. The standing belt (420) is provided to prevent the livestock from collapsing or to help the livestock that has collapsed to stand up.

[0063] The standing belt (420) according to this embodiment can be controlled by a control unit (200) so that its height and tension are automatically adjusted to fit the body shape of the livestock.

[0064] To this end, the correction unit (400) may further include a winding means for winding a string connected to the standing belt (420). Such winding means may include a reel or drum driven by a motor (not shown), and can wind or unwind the string connected to the reel or drum to adjust the height and tension of the standing belt (420).

[0065] Therefore, the standing belt (420) can effectively support the posture without causing strain to the livestock.

[0066] Meanwhile, the posture-maintaining pad (430) according to the present embodiment may be placed on the side or rear of the correction unit (400). Although it is shown in the drawing as being provided only on the rear, it is not limited thereto.

[0067] These posture-maintaining pads (430) can gently compress the buttocks or sides of the torso of the livestock. Through this, the posture-maintaining pads (430) can serve to fix the posture of the livestock. Additionally, the posture-maintaining pads (430) can restrict the livestock from moving backward or side to side. The posture-maintaining pads (430) can help the injection unit (500) administer medication at the correct location.

[0068] Immediately before the operation of the injection unit (500), the posture-maintaining pad (430) may be inflated or expanded by an internal working fluid or mechanical device. This posture-maintaining pad (430) may be provided in the form of, for example, an air balloon, and may be inflated by injecting air or fluid into it. FIG. 3 (a) is an example illustration showing the posture-maintaining pad (430) before operation, and FIG. 3 (b) is an example illustration showing the posture-maintaining pad (430) inflated after operation.

[0069] As shown in Fig. 3(b), the inflated posture-maintaining pad (430) can fix the body of the livestock. The operation of the posture-maintaining pad (430) can prevent the livestock from moving suddenly at the moment the injection needle is inserted.

[0070] For example, such a posture-maintaining pad (430) may be a pneumatic air balloon, a hydraulic cylinder pad, a motor-driven sliding panel, a gel-filled pad, a memory foam pad, a spring-loaded buffer pad, and an electromagnetic actuator-based pad. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0071] Additionally, a plurality of pressure sensors may be attached to the surface of the posture-maintaining pad (430). The pressure sensors can measure the magnitude and distribution of the pressure applied by the posture-maintaining pad (430) to the livestock in real time. Accordingly, the control unit (200) can receive feedback on the measured pressure data. Furthermore, the control unit (200) can use the feedback pressure data to precisely adjust the pressure within a range that does not cause excessive stress or injury to the livestock.

[0073] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an injection unit (500) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] The injection unit (500) according to the present embodiment can perform the function of administering drugs to livestock. The injection unit (500) may be provided on one side of the opening / closing part (410) of the correction unit (400). The injection unit (500) can perform an accurate injection while the livestock is fixed. To this end, the injection unit (500) may include a compression pad (510) and a needle (520).

[0075] The injection unit (500) can operate according to a control signal from the control unit (200). The control unit (200) can control the operation of the injection unit (500) based on the body shape and posture information of the livestock collected from the sensor unit (100). For example, the control unit (200) can adjust the pressure of the compression pad (510) and the protrusion length of the needle (520) according to the neck thickness or body size of the livestock.

[0076] The compression pad (510) can perform the function of stably fixing the injection site by compressing the injection site, such as the neck of livestock.

[0077] And multiple such compression pads (510) may be provided at spaced intervals from each other. The control unit (200) may selectively drive only a portion of the compression pads (510) provided at a preset position. Referring to FIG. 4 (c), at least a portion of the compression pads (510) may expand when a drug is injected. The expanded compression pads (510) can secure the injection site.

[0078] For example, the compression pad (510) may be made of an air balloon, memory foam, gel pad, hydraulic actuator, pneumatic cylinder, elastic rubber, and sponge material. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0079] In addition, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of compression pads (510) are arranged with their central axes in the longitudinal direction, and a plurality of compression pads (510) having the same central axis can form one or more groups. Referring to FIG. 4(a), a rail may be provided between a group of compression pads (510) having the same central axis and a group of compression pads (510) having a different central axis. FIG. 4(b) illustrates a rail according to another embodiment, and the rail according to another embodiment may be provided on one side in the longitudinal direction of a group of compression pads (510).

[0080] Meanwhile, a needle (520) can be provided to administer a drug to the livestock by passing it through the skin of the livestock for drug injection.

[0081] And the needle (520) is positioned on a rail provided between the groups of compression pads (510) and can move up and down on the rail. Through this, the needle (520) can precisely control the injection position of the livestock.

[0082] In addition, the needle (520) according to the present embodiment may be provided with a structure in which the protruding length can be changed. Referring to FIG. 4 (c), the needle (520) may be provided with a telescopic structure. The injection depth of the needle (520) may vary depending on the type of livestock or individual characteristics, and the injection depth may be determined by the control unit (200).

[0083] To this end, the length-adjustable needle (520) may include a telescopic structure, a lead screw mechanism, a rack and pinion system, a solenoid actuator, a linear motor, a pneumatic cylinder, and a multi-stage cylinder. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0084] Additionally, the needle (520) may be provided in a form integrated with a sterilization spray nozzle. The needle (520) may spray disinfectant alcohol immediately before injection. The needle (520) may disinfect the injection site. The needle (520) integrated with the sterilization spray nozzle may reduce the risk of infection from the injection.

[0085] And the needle (520) can spray colored alcohol. The colored alcohol can be used to visually distinguish the injected object. The injection point marked with colored alcohol can be recognized through computer vision technology. The control unit (200) can control the needle (520) based on the recognized injection point location information. The control unit (200) can accurately inject into the disinfected area.

[0087] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining an injection unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] An injection unit (500) according to another embodiment may include a compression pad (510) and a syringe (530).

[0089] The compression pad (510) can serve to stably fix the skin around the injection site. The compression pad (510) can minimize injection errors caused by the movement of the livestock. The compression pad (510) can increase the accuracy of the injection. Since this compression pad (510) can be sufficiently inferred from FIG. 4, a detailed description will be omitted.

[0090] The syringe (530) may be configured to inject drugs into the body of livestock. This syringe (530) may be provided in a form connected to a robotic arm. The syringe (530) may be installed on the outside of the correction unit (400). The control unit (200) may control the robotic arm based on the body shape information of the livestock collected from the sensor unit (100). The control unit (200) may move the syringe (530) precisely.

[0091] And the robot arm connected to the syringe (530) may have a multi-joint structure. For example, the robot arm may be implemented as a 6-axis multi-joint robot to enable free movement in three-dimensional space. This structure can flexibly respond to livestock with various body types and postures, making it possible to secure the optimal injection position and angle.

[0092] And the syringe (530) may include an automatic needle replacement device and a drug cartridge replacement system. To this end, the control unit (200) may control the automatic replacement of the needle for hygiene whenever an individual injection is completed.

[0093] To this end, the syringe (530) includes a coupling capable of docking with a needle magazine and a drug cartridge magazine, and the control unit (200) can automatically replace the needle and cartridge by aligning the docking position within the end-passage precision of the robot arm (e.g., ±0.5 mm). Additionally, the syringe (530) may be configured such that a disinfectant tank and a micropump are fluidly connected to a disinfection nozzle to disinfect the outer surface of the needle before and after replacement.

[0094] The control unit (200) can selectively replace drug cartridges depending on the type of drug to be administered. The control unit (200) can automatically administer various types of vaccines or therapeutic agents.

[0095] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a control unit (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The control unit (200) according to this embodiment is a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock for automatically injecting medicine into livestock.

[0096] This control unit (200) can perform the role of integrally controlling the overall operation of the posture-correcting automatic injection system (10) for livestock. The control unit (200) can perform an automated injection procedure by controlling the operation of the gate unit (300), the correction unit (400), and the injection unit (500) based on data collected from the sensor unit (100).

[0097] To this end, the control unit (200) according to the present embodiment may include a sensor data collection unit (210), a state information calculation unit (230), a gate unit control unit (250), a correction unit control unit (270), and a scanning unit control unit (290).

[0098] And the control unit (200) may have software (application) installed and executed to perform a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock, and the sensor data collection unit (210), state information calculation unit (230), gate unit control unit (250), correction unit control unit (270), and injection unit control unit (290) may be controlled by the software (application) to perform a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock.

[0099] At this time, the control unit (200) may be a separate terminal or a part module of the terminal. Additionally, the configuration of the sensor data collection unit (210), the state information calculation unit (230), the gate unit control unit (250), the correction unit control unit (270), and the scanning unit control unit (290) may be formed as an integrated module or composed of one or more modules. However, conversely, each configuration may be composed of a separate module.

[0100] Additionally, the control unit (200) may be mobile or fixed. This control unit (200) may be in the form of a device, server, or engine, and may be referred to by other terms such as device, apparatus, terminal, UE (user equipment), MS (mobile station), wireless device, or handheld device. Furthermore, the control unit (200) may execute or create various software based on an operating system (OS), that is, a system. Here, the operating system is a system program that enables software to use the hardware of the device, and may include all mobile computer operating systems such as Android OS, iOS, Windows Mobile OS, Bada OS, Symbian OS, BlackBerry OS, etc., as well as computer operating systems such as Windows family, Linux family, Unix family, MAC, AIX, HP-UX, etc.

[0101] First, the sensor data collection unit (210) according to the present embodiment can collect data about livestock from various sensors included in the sensor unit (100).

[0102] For example, the sensor data collection unit (210) may receive image data from a main camera (110) for recognizing livestock, or collect additional data from a thermal imaging camera or a 3D depth camera. For example, a thermal imaging camera may be used to remotely measure the distribution of the livestock's body temperature to determine whether there is a fever, and a 3D depth camera may be used to determine the exact distance to the livestock and the contours of body parts.

[0103] Specifically, the sensor data collection unit (210) may collect motion data such as the movement, walking pattern, and posture change of livestock from an accelerometer and a gyroscope. In addition, signs of stress, pain, disease, etc., may be detected using voice or crying sound data collected from an acoustic sensor. Furthermore, physiological data such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body surface temperature may be collected from a biosignal measurement sensor.

[0104] In addition, the sensor data collection unit (210) can collect ambient environmental data such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, ammonia concentration, and carbon dioxide concentration inside the livestock barn from the environmental sensor.

[0105] Additionally, the sensor data collection unit (210) may collect location information of livestock from a GPS module or a location recognition sensor as needed. In this way, by simultaneously acquiring multidimensional data from multiple sensors, the sensor data collection unit (210) can support the state information calculation unit (230) in analyzing the state of the livestock more precisely and comprehensively.

[0106] Meanwhile, the state information calculation unit (230) can calculate the state information of the livestock by processing the sensor data received from the sensor data collection unit (210). The state information calculation unit (230) can input the collected sensor data into a livestock identification model prepared in advance.

[0107] And the state information calculation unit (230) can calculate state information including the body shape information of the livestock and the optimal injection posture according to the body shape information through a livestock identification model. For example, the state information calculation unit (230) can determine the exact location and current posture of the livestock that has entered the correction unit (400) through a camera system.

[0108] Additionally, the state information calculation unit (230) can calculate a reliability score of an object by fusing multi-sensor data collected from the sensor unit (100). For example, the state information calculation unit (230) can combine image data from an RGB camera, temperature data from a thermal imaging camera, and distance and shape data from a 3D depth sensor through a Kalman filter or a deep learning-based fusion model. The state information calculation unit (230) can calculate a reliability score indicating the accuracy and consistency of the currently measured data based on the fused data.

[0109] The state information calculation unit (230) may perform the operation of calculating state information only when the calculated reliability score is greater than or equal to a threshold value prepared in advance. Here, the threshold value may refer to the minimum data quality level required to ensure safe and accurate injection. The threshold value may be set based on experimental data that considers various environmental factors, such as lighting conditions in the barn, noise levels of sensors, and the degree of movement of livestock. If the reliability score is less than the threshold value, the state information calculation unit (230) may request data re-collection or send a notification to the manager.

[0110] Meanwhile, the gate unit control unit (250) according to the present embodiment can control the operation of the gate unit (300) based on the state information received from the state information calculation unit (230). The gate unit control unit (250) can determine whether there is a health abnormality in the livestock based on sensor data. For example, if the body temperature deviates from the normal range as a result of analyzing thermal imaging camera data, or if an abnormal walking pattern is detected as a result of analyzing 3D depth sensor data, it can be determined that there is a health abnormality.

[0111] And the gate unit control unit (250) does not take isolation measures immediately when a health abnormality is detected, but can further verify whether isolation is necessary by further analyzing sensor data for a predetermined period of time.

[0112] For example, for livestock where high fever is initially detected, changes in body temperature and behavioral patterns can be continuously monitored for about 1 minute. If the body temperature returns to a normal range or no other abnormal signs are observed, the gate unit control unit (250) can determine that it is a temporary error or a reaction due to stress and proceed with the normal procedure.

[0113] However, if continuous high fever and reduced activity are confirmed in additional verification results, the gate unit control unit (250) can control the separation gate (310) to guide the livestock to a separate isolation space.

[0114] As another example, the gate unit control unit (250) has a re-verification time T reval Body temperature T during (t) and activity index A (t) By monitoring, (max T (t) -min T (t) )<θ T and average A (t) ≥A ref If so, it is determined to be normal, otherwise the separation gate (310) is driven. Here, θ T represents the standard body temperature value, and A ref can mean the standard activity index value.

[0115] Meanwhile, the correction unit control unit (270) can control the correction unit (400) according to the body shape information and injection posture received from the state information calculation unit (230). The correction unit control unit (270) can control the opening / closing part (410) located in the direction of the livestock's head to close when the livestock is positioned inside the correction unit (400). The correction unit control unit (270) can safely fix the livestock inside the correction unit (400) by adjusting the spacing of the opening / closing part (410) to match the thickness of the livestock's neck (neck area).

[0116] In addition, the opening / closing unit (410) according to the present embodiment is provided as a single module and can be configured to change its position forward and backward as needed, as shown in FIG. 3. Accordingly, the correction unit control unit (270) can control the change in position of the opening / closing unit (410) according to the length of the cow's body.

[0117] If the livestock falls over, the correction unit control unit (270) can operate the standing belt (420) to raise the livestock. Additionally, if the livestock is small in size or leans in a specific direction, the correction unit control unit (270) can operate the posture-maintaining pad (430) to move the livestock to the correct injection position.

[0118] In particular, if the livestock is small and the length from the opening / closing part (410) to the posture-maintaining pad (430) is longer than the length of the calf's body, the correction unit control part (270) can move the opening / closing part (410) so that the opening / closing part (410) itself moves toward the posture-maintaining pad (430).

[0119] And the correction unit control unit (270) can predict sudden behavior of livestock by inputting sensor data into a livestock behavior prediction model prepared in advance. The training data for generating the livestock behavior prediction model may include vaccination history collected from multiple livestock, video data immediately before and after vaccination, sound data, motion sensor data, etc.

[0120] The livestock behavior prediction model according to the present embodiment may include different responses of livestock depending on the type of specific drug in the training data. Through this, the livestock behavior prediction model can more accurately predict sudden behaviors that livestock may exhibit immediately before inoculating a specific drug. For example, the livestock behavior prediction model may be a model generated based on a Transformer, a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), a Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), a Graph Neural Network (GNN), or a Vision Transformer (ViT). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Additionally, the livestock behavior prediction model may use a supervised learning method that learns by labeling specific behavior patterns.

[0121] These livestock behavior prediction models do not stop at simply predicting erratic behavior immediately before injection, but can also identify potential health abnormalities early by analyzing long-term behavioral patterns and physiological changes.

[0122] For example, by analyzing time-series data such as movement data, gait cycle, feeding and rumination frequency, rest time, body temperature distribution, and acoustic patterns collected over a certain period, if behavioral patterns different from the normal state are repeatedly detected, the behavior prediction model can determine that the subject is likely to have a health abnormality or a stress response.

[0123] In particular, if a continuous increase in temperature of a specific area is detected in thermal imaging data, or if a decrease in activity is observed in acceleration and gyroscope data simultaneously with modulation of crying frequencies in acoustic data, the behavioral prediction model can calculate a high probability that the individual is in a state of pain or disease.

[0124] In addition, the behavioral prediction model can identify abnormal signs based on relative standards by comparing data from multiple individuals within the same barn.

[0125] For example, if the activity level of a specific individual is statistically significantly lower than the average feeding frequency or walking distance within the same cluster, the model can automatically classify the individual as an 'abnormal pattern individual' and notify the gate unit control unit (250) of this to perform an isolation review procedure.

[0126] The prediction results can be displayed in real time on an administrator terminal (e.g., a monitoring display, a tablet, or a remote server) through a visualization module included in the control unit (200).

[0127] On the administrator terminal, the predicted probability for each object, the type of abnormal behavior (e.g., decreased activity, increased body temperature, stress response, etc.), and the confidence score can be visualized and displayed in the form of graphs, color codes, or alarm icons.

[0128] In addition, if the probability of an abnormal sign in a specific object exceeds a preset threshold, the system can automatically send a warning notification to the administrator terminal to enable immediate inspection or intervention.

[0129] Meanwhile, the behavior prediction model according to the present embodiment can be periodically retrained or updated based on prediction results and feedback information from the administrator terminal.

[0130] Specifically, prediction results determined by the administrator as 'normal' or 'false positive' via the terminal can be stored on the server as feedback data, and the accumulated feedback data can be added to the training dataset at regular intervals to retrain the model.

[0131] Through this feedback loop structure, the behavior prediction model can reflect new behavioral characteristics resulting from environmental changes (e.g., season, rearing conditions, individual growth stage, etc.) and can be improved to continuously reduce the false positive rate and false negative rate.

[0132] Therefore, the livestock behavior prediction model according to the present embodiment is equipped with an auto-improving learning structure that combines real-time data analysis and manager feedback, thereby continuously improving the prediction accuracy and adaptability of the system.

[0133] And the correction unit control unit (270) according to the present embodiment can control the driving timing or driving intensity of the correction unit (400) according to the predicted behavior pattern.

[0134] For example, anticipated sudden behaviors may include suddenly shaking the head, backing away, twisting the body, sitting down, kicking, crying, or wagging the tail vigorously. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0135] If the livestock behavior prediction model predicts that there is a high probability that the livestock will back away immediately before the injection, the correction unit control unit (270) can prevent backing away by gradually increasing the pressure of the posture-maintaining pad (430) at the rear in advance. Additionally, if it is predicted that the livestock will shake its head vigorously, the fixing strength of the opening / closing unit (410) can be temporarily strengthened to ensure the safety of the operator and the equipment.

[0136] Meanwhile, the injection unit control unit (290) according to the present embodiment can control the operation of the injection unit (500) according to the injection posture information received from the state information calculation unit (230). The injection unit control unit (290) can dynamically control the positional movement path of the injection unit (500) or the timing of drug administration according to the injection posture.

[0137] The injection unit control unit (290) can precisely adjust the depth and angle of the injection needle (520) according to the body shape and posture of the livestock so that the drug is administered to the correct area.

[0138] For example, the depth g of the injection needle (520) is tabulated as a function g=f(d, W) of 3D depth-based neck thickness d and body weight W, and a correction factor according to body type group (adult cow / heifer / calf) Applying g It can be finally determined as ·g. Accordingly, the injection unit control unit (290) can control the operation of the injection unit (500) according to the depth of the injection needle (520) as tabulated.

[0139] And the injection unit control unit (290) according to the present embodiment may include a safety mode control function.

[0140] For example, if the livestock deviates from the reference position during the injection process, or if the difference between the current injection position and the reference position prepared in advance exceeds a threshold value prepared in advance, the injection unit control unit (290) can immediately stop the operation of the injection unit (500).

[0141] For example, a scenario may occur in which the 3D depth sensor detects that the hindquarters of the livestock is more than 5 cm away from the target injection point. In this case, the injection unit control unit (290) can activate a safety mode to stop all movement of the injection unit (500) and immediately retract the needle (520) to a safe position. Afterward, the system can resume the injection procedure after correcting the posture of the livestock again through the correction unit control unit (270), or send a notification to the manager if correction is not possible.

[0142] As another example, the injection unit control unit (290) states that the pressure of the posture-maintaining pad (430) is above a reference threshold (P ref Under the condition that ), the 3D displacement change amount is below a pre-established threshold ( xhyeop ref The needle (520) can be allowed to advance only when all three conditions are satisfied, such as the condition that the lock signal of the opening / closing part (410) is in the ON state (L=ON), and an interlock can be performed to immediately retract if any one of these conditions is violated.

[0144] Meanwhile, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0145] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock can be performed by a control unit (200) which is a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock.

[0146] A posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock includes the steps of collecting sensor data (S110), calculating status information of the livestock (S130), controlling the operation of a gate unit (S150), controlling the operation of a correction unit (S170), and controlling the operation of an injection unit (S190).

[0147] First, in the step of collecting sensor data (S110), the sensor data collection unit (210) can collect sensor data. The sensor data collection unit (210) can obtain data including biological information and physical information of livestock from the sensor unit (100). The sensor data can be used for livestock identification, health status analysis, posture estimation, etc. For example, the sensor unit (100) may be a thermal imaging camera, a 3D depth sensor, an RGB camera, an ultrasonic sensor, a LiDAR, a microphone, or a weight sensor. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0148] Meanwhile, in the step of calculating the status information of the livestock (S130), the status information calculation unit (230) can calculate the status information of the livestock. The status information calculation unit (230) can analyze the individual characteristics of the livestock based on the collected sensor data. The status information may include the body shape information of the livestock, current posture, expected movement path, etc. The status information calculation unit (230) can accurately infer the status information from the sensor data using a pre-trained livestock identification model.

[0149] In addition, in the step (S130) of calculating the status information of livestock according to the present embodiment, the status information calculation unit (230) can generate comprehensive status information including the unique identification information, body temperature, body weight, body size, gait pattern, etc. of the livestock by analyzing sensor data. This status information can be used as base data to increase the accuracy of subsequent control steps.

[0150] In the step (S150) of controlling the operation of the gate unit, the gate unit control unit (250) can control the operation of the gate unit (300). The gate unit control unit (250) can determine whether specific livestock can pass based on calculated status information. For example, only livestock requiring vaccination can be guided to the injection area, and livestock that have already been vaccinated or have been detected to have health abnormalities can be separated into a separate space. The gate unit control unit (250) can effectively manage the movement path of the livestock by controlling the timing and direction of opening and closing the separation gate (310).

[0151] In the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), the correction unit control unit (270) can control the operation of the correction unit (400). In the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), when livestock enter the gate unit (300), the correction unit control unit (270) can drive the correction unit (400) so that the livestock assumes a posture for receiving an injection. In the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), the correction unit control unit (270) can optimize the position or pressure of the opening / closing unit (410), standing belt (420), and posture-maintaining pad (430) for each individual using the body shape information of the livestock included in the state information. In the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), the correction unit control unit (270) can predict the sudden behavior of the livestock through a livestock behavior prediction model. Accordingly, in the step (S170) of controlling the operation of the correction unit, the correction unit control unit (270) can adjust the driving intensity or timing of the correction unit (400) in response to the prediction.

[0152] And in the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), the correction unit control unit (270) can receive posture data of the livestock in real time from the sensor unit (100). In the step of controlling the operation of the correction unit (S170), the correction unit control unit (270) can finely control each component of the correction unit (400) based on the received data so that the livestock maintains a stable injection posture.

[0153] Meanwhile, in the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) can control the operation of the injection unit (500). In the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) can operate the injection unit (500) to administer medication once the livestock is fixed in an accurate posture. In the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) can precisely control the position of the robot arm or needle (520) of the injection unit (500) according to the injection site and depth specified in the status information. In the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), if movement of the livestock is detected during the injection process, the injection unit control unit (290) can activate a safety mode to immediately stop the injection operation.

[0154] And in the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) may refer to the livestock status information and vaccination history database. In the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) may determine the type and quantity of the drug required for the individual through this. In the step of controlling the operation of the injection unit (S190), the injection unit control unit (290) may control the injection unit (500) to administer an accurate amount of drug.

[0155] The posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock according to the present invention can be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer components and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either individually or in combination.

[0156] The program instructions recorded on the above-mentioned computer-readable recording medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present invention, or they may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software.

[0157] Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory.

[0158] Examples of program instructions include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform processing according to the present invention, and vice versa.

[0159] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. It is understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of the invention as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0160] 10: Posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock 100: Sensor unit 200: Control unit 210: Sensor data collection unit 230: State information calculation unit 250: Gate unit control unit 270: Correction unit control unit 290: Injection unit control unit 300: Gate unit 310: Separation gate 400: Correction unit 410: Opening / closing part 420: Standing belt 430: Posture-maintaining pad 500: Injection unit 510: Compression pad 520: Needle 530: Syringe

Claims

Claim 1 A posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock for automatically injecting drugs into livestock, comprising: a gate unit positioned along the movement path of the livestock to control selective passage for each individual; a sensor unit that generates sensor data for the livestock; a correction unit that fixes the livestock in an injection posture when the livestock enters the gate unit; an injection unit connected to the correction unit and configured to administer drugs to the livestock; and a control unit that collects the sensor data and integrally controls the operation of the gate unit, the correction unit, and the injection unit, wherein the control unit comprises: a state information calculation unit that inputs the sensor data into a livestock identification model provided in advance to calculate state information of the livestock including body shape information of the livestock and an injection posture according to the body shape information; and a correction unit control unit that controls the correction unit to physically restrain the movement of the livestock according to the body shape information and the injection posture. The automatic injection system for livestock posture correction includes an injection unit control unit that dynamically controls the positional movement path of the injection unit or the timing of drug administration according to the injection posture, wherein the correction unit control unit inputs the sensor data into a livestock behavior prediction model prepared in advance to predict sudden behavior of the livestock and controls the timing of operation or the driving intensity of the correction unit according to the predicted behavior pattern, and the correction unit includes an opening / closing part that fixes the head or neck part of the livestock; a standing belt located below the abdomen of the livestock to make the livestock stand up; and a posture-maintaining pad that inflates or expands by an internal operating fluid or mechanical device immediately before the operation of the injection unit to fix the posture of the livestock, and wherein the correction unit control unit controls the posture-maintaining pad by gradually increasing the pressure of the posture-maintaining pad in advance according to the predicted behavior pattern to restrict the livestock from moving backward or left and right. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock according to claim 1, wherein the livestock behavior prediction model is a model configured to predict sudden behaviors that the livestock may exhibit immediately before the injection of a specific drug by learning the vaccination history stored for a number of livestock and behavioral pattern data immediately before and after vaccination. Claim 5 A posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock according to claim 1, wherein the gate unit includes a separation gate for separating the movement path of the livestock, and the control unit further includes a gate unit control section for determining whether the livestock has a health abnormality based on the sensor data, and controlling the separation gate to separate the livestock from other livestock when the health abnormality is determined. Claim 6 In claim 5, the gate unit control unit further analyzes the sensor data for a predetermined period of time to further verify whether isolation is necessary when the health abnormality is determined, and controls the separation gate according to the verified result, a posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock. Claim 7 In claim 1, the sensor unit comprises at least one of a thermal imaging camera and a 3D depth sensor, a posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock. Claim 8 In claim 7, the state information calculation unit fuses multi-sensor data collected from the sensor unit to calculate a reliability score of an individual, and calculates the state information only when the reliability score is greater than or equal to a pre-established threshold, a posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock. Claim 9 A posture-correcting automatic injection system for livestock according to claim 1, wherein the injection unit control unit includes a safety mode control function to stop the operation of the injection unit if the livestock deviates from a reference position during the injection process or if the difference between the injection posture and a pre-established reference posture exceeds a pre-established threshold value. Claim 10 A posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock in a posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock for automatically injecting medicine into livestock, comprising: a step of collecting sensor data when said livestock is generated; a step of inputting said sensor data into a livestock identification model prepared in advance to calculate state information of said livestock including body shape information of said livestock and an injection posture according to said body shape information; a step of controlling the operation of a gate unit placed on the movement path of said livestock to control selective passage for each individual based on said state information; and a step of controlling a correction unit that fixes said livestock in an injection posture when said livestock enters said gate unit. The method comprises a step of controlling an injection unit that is connected to the above-mentioned correction unit and administers a drug to the livestock, wherein the step of controlling the correction unit controls the movement of the livestock to be physically restrained according to the body shape information and injection posture, and the step of controlling the injection unit dynamically controls the positional movement path of the injection unit and the timing of drug administration according to the injection posture, and the step of controlling the correction unit includes a step of inputting the sensor data into a livestock behavior prediction model prepared in advance to predict sudden behavior of the livestock, and controlling the timing of operation or the driving intensity of the correction unit according to the predicted behavior pattern, wherein the correction unit comprises: an opening / closing part that fixes the head or neck part of the livestock; and a standing belt located below the abdomen of the livestock to make the livestock stand up. A posture-correcting automatic injection method for livestock, comprising a posture-maintaining pad that is inflated or expanded by an internal working fluid or mechanical device immediately before the operation of the injection unit to fix the posture of the livestock, and in the step of controlling the driving time or driving intensity of the correction unit, the pressure of the posture-maintaining pad is gradually increased in advance according to the predicted behavioral pattern to control the posture-maintaining pad so as to restrict the livestock from moving backward or left and right. Claim 11 A posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock for automatically injecting drugs into livestock, wherein the automatic injection control device comprises: a sensor unit that generates sensor data for the livestock; a correction unit that fixes the livestock in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit; and a device that integrally controls the operation of an injection unit that administers drugs to the livestock, provided to be connected to the correction unit; a sensor data collection unit that collects the sensor data of the livestock when it is generated; a state information calculation unit that inputs the sensor data into a livestock identification model provided in advance to calculate state information of the livestock including body shape information of the livestock and an injection posture according to the body shape information; a gate unit control unit that controls the operation of a gate unit that is placed on the movement path of the livestock and selectively allows passage for each individual based on the state information; and a correction unit control unit that controls the operation of a correction unit that fixes the livestock in a posture for injection when the livestock enters the gate unit. and includes an injection unit control unit connected to the above correction unit and configured to control the operation of an injection unit that administers a drug to the livestock, wherein the correction unit control unit controls the movement of the livestock to be physically restrained according to the body shape information and injection posture, and the injection unit control unit dynamically controls the positional movement path of the injection unit and the timing of drug administration according to the injection posture, and the correction unit control unit inputs the sensor data into a livestock behavior prediction model configured in advance to predict sudden behavior of the livestock, and controls the timing or intensity of operation of the correction unit according to the predicted behavior pattern, and the correction unit includes an opening / closing part that fixes the head or neck part of the livestock; and a standing belt located below the abdomen of the livestock to make the livestock stand up.A posture-correcting automatic injection control device for livestock, comprising a posture-maintaining pad that inflates or expands by an internal working fluid or mechanical device immediately before the operation of the injection unit to fix the posture of the livestock, wherein the correction unit control unit controls the posture-maintaining pad by gradually increasing the pressure of the posture-maintaining pad in advance according to the predicted behavior pattern to restrict the livestock from moving backward or left and right.

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