Semi-autonomous farm transport vehicle for picked produce
US10459443B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2420/408
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure includes, systems, methods, and devices provided for transporting produce from at least one row of plants to a distribution location in a field including a frame for carrying the picked produce from the at least one row of plants, at least three wheels coupled to the frame, at least one motor coupled to at least one of the wheels, a power unit connected to the frame, at least one proximity sensor coupled to both the front side and back side of the frame to identify movement of the human, and a control unit connected to the frame and coupled between the motor, at least one sensor, and the power unit to autonomously move the transport when the sensors identify a predefined condition in the field.
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