Autonomous integrated farming system
US11533834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/09
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A farming system includes a field engagement unit. The field engagement unit includes a support assembly. The support assembly includes one or more work tool rail assemblies. The field engagement unit additionally includes one or more propulsion units which provide omnidirectional control of the field engagement unit. The field engagement unit additionally includes one or more work tool assemblies. The one or more work tool assemblies are actuatable along the one or more work tool rail assemblies. The farming system additionally includes a local controller. The local controller includes one or more processors configured to execute a set of program instructions stored in memory. The program instructions are configured to cause the one or more processors to control one or more components of the field engagement unit.
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