Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a robot equipped with a propane torch to control weeds, achieving 76 percent accuracy in real-time predictions.
The robot’s flexible end effector adapts to environmental changes like gravity, wind, and nozzle position, ensuring consistent flame coverage.A robot that can help prevent the growth of weeds on farms without the use of harmful herbicides has been created by researchers.
According to the team, experiments showed that the system works, and its model and algorithm can achieve over 76 percent accuracy in predicting reprojected images in real time.Weed infestation is a persistent issue in agriculture, as weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Manual removal is labor-intensive, and mechanized herbicide spraying harms the environment.
According to the team, the system is enabled by a DC-DC converter that powers the arm and onboard computer. An Intel Realsense D435 RGB-D camera detects weeds, while two FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal cameras monitor the flame. Once in position, the RGB-D camera detects the weed’s center, and the system estimates the flame’s surface for accurate flaming. Finally, the robot’s arm position is planned using the Unitree arm software for effective weed removal.To test the online flame estimation algorithm, researchers collected 156 pairs of images using thermal cameras in a controlled indoor environment. They classified the images based on light or strong wind conditions.
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