20240040993. ROBOTIC LIVESTOCK GRAZING APPARATUS AND METHOD simplified abstract (Greenfield Robotics Corporation)

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ROBOTIC LIVESTOCK GRAZING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Organization Name

Greenfield Robotics Corporation

Inventor(s)

Clinton W. Brauer of Cheney KS (US)

ROBOTIC LIVESTOCK GRAZING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240040993 titled 'ROBOTIC LIVESTOCK GRAZING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a livestock grazing control robotic system that allows livestock to graze over different areas in a cash crop farmland during non-crop time periods. The system includes a movable livestock enclosure defined by a fencing mechanism, supported by a movable chassis with a drivetrain system. The enclosure can be moved over uneven terrain and the fencing mechanism can be raised and lowered to prevent animals from entering or exiting the enclosure. The system also includes a control module and power supply for autonomous movement according to a grazing plan.

  • The system is a movable livestock enclosure that can travel over uneven terrain.
  • It enables rotational grazing in a cash crop farmland during non-crop time periods.
  • The enclosure is defined by a fencing mechanism that can be raised and lowered.
  • The enclosure can hold water for watering livestock.
  • The system includes a control module and power supply for autonomous movement.
  • The system can receive water and be towed by a water delivery vehicle.

Potential Applications:

  • Livestock grazing control in cash crop farmland during non-crop time periods.
  • Rotational grazing management in agricultural settings.
  • Efficient use of land resources by allowing livestock to graze over different areas.

Problems Solved:

  • Prevents animals from entering or exiting the enclosure.
  • Enables rotational grazing without manual intervention.
  • Provides a movable enclosure that can travel over uneven terrain.

Benefits:

  • Improved grazing management and utilization of land resources.
  • Reduced manual labor and intervention in rotational grazing.
  • Flexibility to move the enclosure to different areas of the farmland.
  • Autonomous movement according to a grazing plan.


Original Abstract Submitted

a livestock grazing control robotic system provides a movable livestock enclosure than can travel over uneven terrain allowing livestock to graze over different areas, enabling rotational grazing in a cash crop farmland during non-crop time periods. the system includes an enclosure or pen defined by a fencing mechanism. the fencing mechanism is supported by a movable chassis that includes a drivetrain system. the fencing mechanism includes a ground-clearance portion that flexibly covers the area between the chassis and the uneven ground, preventing animals from entering or exiting the enclosure and that can be raised and lowered on command to enable moving of the enclosure. the fencing mechanism may hold water for watering livestock. the system further includes a control module and a power supply that enable autonomous movement of the enclosure according to a grazing plan. the system may receive water and be towed by a water delivery vehicle.

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