Stereo vision controlled variable rate sprayer equipped with an automatic electric variable air assist system

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate a stereo vision system's effectiveness in optimizing spray application for apple trees.
• A stereo vision system detected apple tree canopy volumes and presence in real time.
• The system adjusted the outputs of a sprayer based on detection results.
• Comparative analysis was performed against a conventional sprayer.
• The sprayer applied 105.8% more spray deposits compared to a conventional sprayer.
• Reduced spray drifts by up to 77.4% compared to a conventional sprayer.