Towards Unmanned Apple Orchard Production Cycle : Recent New Technologies

• Autore: Zhang Zhao
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , 2024; ©2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 pages)
• Altri autori: WangXufeng
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Series Editor's Preface -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Developments of the Automated Equipment of Apple in the Orchard: A Comprehensive Review -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Apple Fruits Harvesting -- 1.2.1 Background -- 1.2.2 Apple Harvesting Robotics Development -- 1.3 Apple Fruits Pruning -- 1.3.1 Automated Pruning -- 1.3.2 Apple's Robotic Pruning System's Key Components -- 1.3.3 Obstacles and Future Perspectives of the Apple Pruning Robotic -- 1.4 Apple Fruits Thinning -- 1.4.1 The Development of the Automated Apple Thinning -- 1.4.2 Challenges and Opportunities -- 1.5 Apple Fruits Pollination -- 1.5.1 Overview of Automated Apple Fruits Pollination -- 1.6 Apple Fruits Bagging -- 1.6.1 Automated Apple Fruit Bagging Technologies -- 1.6.2 The Potential Future Development for the Automated Apple Bagging -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Apple Bagging Technology Review and Design of a New End-Effector for Bagging Robot -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 The Apple Fruit Industry Importance in China -- 2.1.2 Major Regions Producing Apple Fruit in China -- 2.1.3 Apple Production Regulatory Authorities in China -- 2.1.4 Major Apple Varieties in China -- 2.1.5 Modernization in Apple Farming -- 2.1.6 Mechanization in Apple Farming: Improving Efficiency, Speed, and Accuracy -- 2.1.7 Apple Fruits Bagging Technologies and Their Importance of Apple Bagging -- 2.1.8 Literature Review for Modernization of Apple Bagging -- 2.2 Design Requirements for Apple Bagging Robotics -- 2.2.1 (A) System Model for Apple Detection and Localization -- 2.2.2 (B) System Model for Apple Bagging Mechanical Structure -- 2.2.3 Evaluation and Optimization of Apple Fruit Bagging Robotics: Laboratory and Field Testing Report -- 2.2.4 Enhancing the Design of Apple Fruit Bagging Robotics: Field Testing Analysis and Documentation -- 2.2.5 Product Delivery. ; 2.2.6 Some Add-Ons for Agriculture Researchers -- 2.2.7 Benefits of Selecting Robotics Over Manual Bagging -- 2.2.8 Disadvantages of Apple Bagging Robotics -- 2.2.9 Challenges and Our Future Perspectives -- 2.3 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Apple's In-Field Grading and Sorting Technology: A Review -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Apple Appearance Quality Inspection -- 3.2.1 Apple Color -- 3.2.2 Apple Size -- 3.2.3 Apple Defects -- 3.3 Internal Quality Inspection -- 3.4 Current Challenges and Possible Solutions -- 3.4.1 Whole Surface Information -- 3.4.2 Uneven Illumination -- 3.4.3 High Cost -- 3.5 Conclusion and Future Outlook -- References -- 4 A Review of Apple Bagging Technology and Commercial Products on the Market -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Apple Young Fruit Image Pre-processing -- 4.1.2 Image Recognition -- 4.1.3 Visual Localization of Young Apple Fruits -- 4.2 The Apple Fruit Bags Propped Open -- 4.2.1 Separation of a Single Paper Bag -- 4.2.2 Micro-Opening Paper Bag -- 4.2.3 Completely Open the Bag -- 4.3 Movement to the Target Position -- 4.3.1 Robotic Arm -- 4.3.2 Obstacle Avoidance -- 4.3.3 End Orientation -- 4.4 Bag Sealing -- 4.4.1 Stapler Type -- 4.4.2 Squeeze/Engagement Type -- 4.4.3 Ring Mouth Shrinkage Sealing -- 4.4.4 Hot Melt Adhesive Sealing -- 4.4.5 Non-Paper Bag Sealing -- 4.5 A New Type of Apple Young Fruit Bagging Robot -- 4.5.1 Control System of Apple Bagging Robot -- 4.5.2 Apple Bagging Robot Detection Device -- 4.5.3 Driving Device of Apple Sleeve Robot -- 4.5.4 Actuator of Fruit Bagging Robot -- 4.6 Similar Listed Products -- 4.6.1 Yi Zhongli Company -- 4.6.2 Good Fruit Company -- 4.6.3 Fruit Easy Set Company -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Sensing and Automation Technologies Applied in Pollination -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Wind Field Pollination -- 5.3 Precision Pollination -- 5.3.1 Route Planning. ; 5.3.2 Pollination Preparation-Flower Identification -- 5.3.3 Pollination Process -- 5.4 Conclusion and Future Prospect -- 5.4.1 Conclusion -- 5.4.2 Future Prospect -- References -- 6 An Investigation into Apple Tree Pruning and an Automatic Pruning Manipulator -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Capture of Objects -- 6.2.1 Object Detection -- 6.2.2 3D Reconstruction -- 6.2.3 3D Positioning -- 6.3 The Design of the Pruning Manipulator -- 6.3.1 The Mechanism Design of the Manipulator -- 6.3.2 The Structural Design of the Manipulator -- 6.4 Kinematic Analysis of Manipulator -- 6.4.1 D-H Parameter Method -- 6.4.2 Path Planning -- 6.5 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Apple Harvesting Robotics Review -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.1.1 Challenges Facing the Global Apple Industry: Issues in Production and Supply -- 7.1.2 Introduction of Robotics in the Apples Production Industry -- 7.1.3 Revolutionizing Apple Harvesting: The Advantages of Opting for Robotics. -- 7.1.4 Major Companies Leading the Development of Apple Harvesting Robotics and Technologies -- 7.1.5 Traditional Methods of Apple Harvesting: Issues and Challenges -- 7.1.6 Modern Robotics and Machines Improving Apple Harvesting -- 7.1.7 Key Insights from Previous Studies on Apple Harvesting Robotics -- 7.1.8 Challenges and Limitations -- 7.1.9 Future Directions and Opportunities -- References -- 8 Research Advance on Vision System of Apple Picking Robot -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Sensors for Fruit Detection -- 8.2.1 Black and White Camera -- 8.2.2 Color Camera -- 8.2.3 Spectral Camera -- 8.2.4 Thermal Camera -- 8.2.5 Depth Camera -- 8.3 Traditional Apple Detection Methods -- 8.3.1 Color Features -- 8.3.2 Geometric Features -- 8.3.3 Texture Features -- 8.3.4 Integration of Color, Geometric and Texture Features -- 8.4 Apple Detection Methods Based on Deep Learning -- 8.4.1 Two-Stage Apple Detection Methods. ; 8.4.2 One-Stage Apple Detection Methods -- 8.5 Summary and Prospect -- References -- 9 UAV-Based Apple Flowers Pollination System -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Importance of Proper Pollination for Apple Trees -- 9.3 Traditional Pollination Methods and Limitations -- 9.3.1 Natural Pollination Methods -- 9.3.2 Hand Pollination -- 9.3.3 Limitations of Traditional Pollination Methods -- 9.4 Overview of Drone Technology and Potential Use in Agriculture -- 9.4.1 Advantages and Challenges Associated with Drone Pollination -- 9.4.2 Methods of Drone Pollination -- 9.4.3 Pollen Dispenser Development -- 9.5 Literature Review -- 9.6 Future Directions and Potential Applications of Drone Technology in Apple Pollination -- 9.6.1 Potential Applications of Drone Technology in Agriculture -- 9.6.2 Opportunities for Further Research and Development -- 9.6.3 Environmental and Ethical Considerations of Drone Pollination -- 9.7 Conclusion -- 9.7.1 Summary of Key Findings and Implications for Future Research and Practice -- 9.7.2 Recommendations for Apple Growers and Policymakers Regarding the Use of Drones in Apple Pollination -- References.
• Titolo autorizzato: Towards Unmanned Apple Orchard Production Cycle
• ISBN: 981-9961-24-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910770266303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Smart Agriculture Series