Autonomous weed control in orchards, part 2

Purpose and goal:

The goal was to verify a method and equipment for efficient and sustainable autonomous weed control in orchards and to make preparations for a commercialization. We have developed and verified a technical solution for autonomous weed control, with very high precision, in orchards. Expected results and effects:

Our solution works well. Field tests have yielded the desired results and we see good opportunities in developing the solution into a commercial product. Approach and implementation: During the project, we have worked with: 1. Building a robust tool for precision spraying, which integrates with our existing robot.

2. Conduct and evaluate a pilot study in an orchard. 3. Patents protect the technology. 4. In collaboration with growers and their organisations, develop a sustainable business model. 5. Initiate contacts with possible financiers. 1) Completed with good results. 2) Completed with good results. 3) Working with now, we haven´t decided which parts to protect.

4) An ongoing work, an upcoming rule changes in the EU will be of great importance. 5) In progress.