Automated research planting system, method, and apparatus
US8639383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C21/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an automated research seed planting system, method, and apparatus. The system, method, and apparatus may include a planter configured for planting a research plot and comprising a seed package assembly handling device configured to receive a seed package assembly containing a research seed sample, and a controller configured to communicate with the seed package assembly handling device. The controller is configured to automatically control the seed package assembly handling device to release the research seed sample. In various embodiments, the research seed planter may include a positional data acquisition system configured to acquire position data associated with one or more research seed planting events.
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