CNR 2013: Exhibition: Fabian Zimmerli (CHE)
Weedmaster
Weedmaster, a robot powered by a methanol fuel cell, uproots woods
autonomously. Main navigation is done via GPS. Using a digital
image recognition system, the robot distinguishes between the plant
being cultivated and weed. The weed is cut in an energy efficient
way by a rotating tool. This makes precise weeding possible, both
beside the rows and between the plants in a row. Because of its
compact size and low weight, the robot can be used in any weather,
day and night. To increase capacity for a large acreage, the farmer
can use a network of several interacting robots .In designing the
Weedmaster, special emphasis was put on creating a likeable shape
as to ensure high acceptance of these autonomous machines among the
general population.
Thanks to modern technology, Weedmaster offers economy and ecology.
Link:
Zimmerli
Design
[image source: Fabian Zimmerli]
[source: Vive Les Robots!]
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Fabian Zimmerli is industrial designer and "The Son" part of "The Father and Son" company Zimmerli Design, based in Switzerland.
Weedmaster
The robot concept of the agriculture robot by Fabian Zimmerli will
be shown at Cafe Neu Romance (27-30 November 2013) at Galerie
NTK.
Galerie NTK
Technická 6
16080 Prague.