18744820. AGRICULTURAL MACHINE simplified abstract (Kubota Corporation)
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AGRICULTURAL MACHINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shunsuke Miyashita of Sakai-shi (JP)
Mitsuaki Nagao of Sakai-shi (JP)
AGRICULTURAL MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18744820 titled 'AGRICULTURAL MACHINE
The agricultural machine described in the patent application includes an image recognition system to detect a row region containing a crop or a ridge on a field's ground surface. The machine also features traveling equipment with a steering wheel and a controller that operates in a row-following travel mode to control the machine to travel along the detected row region.
- The machine utilizes an image recognition system to detect row regions with crops or ridges on a field.
- It includes traveling equipment with a steering wheel for precise control.
- The controller operates in a row-following travel mode to ensure the machine stays on track.
- When a deletion site or the end of the field is detected, the machine continues to travel for a predetermined time or distance.
Potential Applications: - Precision agriculture for efficient crop management. - Automated farming practices for increased productivity. - Field mapping and navigation for agricultural machinery.
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate tracking of row regions in fields. - Improves efficiency and precision in agricultural operations. - Reduces manual labor and human error in crop management.
Benefits: - Increased productivity and yield in agriculture. - Cost-effective and efficient farming practices. - Enhanced precision and accuracy in field operations.
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Row-Following Agricultural Machine for Precision Farming This technology can be used in commercial farming operations to streamline field management, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs. It has implications for large-scale agricultural businesses looking to optimize their crop production processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the image recognition system in the agricultural machine work? 2. What are the potential cost savings for farmers using this automated row-following technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
An agricultural machine includes an image recognition system to detect a row region including at least one of a crop or a ridge on a ground surface of a field, traveling equipment including a wheel responsible for steering, and a controller configured or programmed to control the traveling equipment and operate in a row-following travel mode to control the traveling equipment to travel along the row region as detected by the image recognition system. When the image recognition system detects a deletion site of the row region or the field's final end while operating in the row-following travel mode, the controller is configured or programmed to continue travel for a predetermined time or a predetermined distance.
