WILDER FIELDS, LLC (20240215507). APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING simplified abstract
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APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING
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Jacob David Counne of Chicago IL (US)
APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240215507 titled 'APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL FARMING
The present disclosure focuses on enhancing vertical farming through the use of autonomous systems and methods for cultivating edible plants. This includes improved stacking and shelving units designed for gravity-based irrigation, loading, and unloading, as well as a system for autonomous rotation and innovative plant-growing pallets. Additionally, the process involves the use of camera systems with three-dimensional/multispectral cameras to capture images and data for monitoring plant health, pest/disease issues, and the plant life cycle.
- Gravity-based irrigation, loading, and unloading systems
- Autonomous rotation system for plant growth optimization
- Innovative plant-growing pallets for vertical farming
- Three-dimensional/multispectral camera systems for monitoring plant health
- Real-time vision analysis for dynamic adjustment of growing environment
Potential Applications: - Commercial vertical farming operations - Research institutions studying plant growth - Urban agriculture initiatives
Problems Solved: - Efficient plant cultivation in limited space - Monitoring and managing plant health effectively - Optimizing growing conditions for maximum yield
Benefits: - Increased crop yield in vertical farming setups - Enhanced monitoring and control of plant growth - Improved efficiency and sustainability in agriculture
Commercial Applications: Vertical Farming Automation Systems: Enhancing Crop Yield and Efficiency
Questions about Vertical Farming Automation Systems: 1. How does the use of autonomous systems benefit vertical farming operations? 2. What are the key advantages of incorporating three-dimensional/multispectral cameras in plant monitoring processes?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in vertical farming automation systems to optimize crop production and sustainability.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure is directed to improved vertical farming using autonomous systems and methods for growing edible plants, using improved stacking and shelving units configured to allow for gravity-based irrigation, gravity-based loading and unloading, along with a system for autonomous rotation, incorporating novel plant-growing pallets, while being photographed and recorded by camera systems incorporating three dimensional/multispectral cameras, with the images and data recorded automatically sent to a database for processing and for gauging plant health, pest and/or disease issues, and plant life cycle. the present disclosure is also directed to novel harvesting methods, novel modular lighting, novel light intensity management systems, real time vision analysis that allows for the dynamic adjustment and optimization of the plant growing environment, and a novel rack structure system that allows for simplified building and enlarging of vertical farming rack systems.
