Agricultural autonomous vehicle platform with articulated base
US9392743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is pivotably coupled to the second portion, and each of portion is operably coupled to at least one ground engaging wheel.
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