Abstract
An integrated approach combining computer vision and a precision sprayer was tested for apple thinning. The computer vision system mapped fruit load and generated a tailored spray plan. This plan was transferred to the sprayer's control unit, which automatically adjusted flow rates via GPS based prescription maps. Similar crop loads and fruit quality were achieved compared to uniform spraying, while chemical usage decreased by 18%. This method provides effective thinning, maintains quality, and reduces chemical inputs.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 61-65 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | IFAC-PapersOnLine |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 23 |
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| State | Published - Aug 1 2025 |
| Event | 8th IFAC Conference on Sensing, Control and Automation Technologies for Agriculture, AGRICONTROL 2025 - Davis, United States Duration: Aug 27 2025 → Aug 29 2025 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Control and Systems Engineering
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