PHOTOS: ROUSH
PHOTOS: RIVI PIETRO
Rivi Pietro PothaFacile cuts and collects
Manufacturer: Rivi Pietro (Italy) Robot(s): PothaFacile Task(s): cutting and collecting young plants in nurseries Development start: 2019 Pricing: to be determined Units active: 1 prototype Description: PothaFacile is currently powered by LiFePo4 lithium batteries that guarantee autonomous operation for 18 to 20 km. In- creased autonomy can be achieved by adding solar panels to feed blades for trimming in open fields. The idea is to standardise uniform- ity and savings when trimming phase young plants and to replace many workers. For navigation, Rivi Pietro is considering multiple solu- tions including GPS and laser tracking in open fields and wire-guided or radio-frequency systems in greenhouses. The machine has a mova- ble trolley with mechanical registers that make it possible to adjust the cutting height for any type of plant. There is currently a prototype and field testing is planned for the first half of 2021. Availability: not yet
Roush Titan FT-35 automated mechanical weeder for vegetables
Manufacturer: Roush (USA) Robot(s): Titan FT-35 Task(s): automated mechanical weeder for vegetables Development start: 2019 Pricing: undisclosed Units active: 12 Description: Titan is an automated diesel engine powered mechani- cal weeder for vegetables that distinguishes vegetable crops from harmful weeds using computer vision and removes weeds with me- chanical tools. This is Roush’ third and latest robot generation and it was brought to market in April 2020. It uses cameras and sensors for navigation and removes 95% of all weeds with surgical accuracy while leaving vegetables untouched. Availability: A dozen units are currently deployed on a service basis in California and Arizona and next year the robot will be available throughout the USA. Roush doesn’t want to disclose the pricing of its use as a service model.
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