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Reducing phytosanitary products usage. Reducing need of manual labor. Increasing yields (by avoiding phytotoxicity on the crops)
PlantTape Transplanter by PlantTape
PlantTape
- Date of creation : 2014
- Sales contact : Danielle Michaels (DanielleMichaels@planttape.com)
- Website : https://www.planttape.com/
United States of America
PlantTape delivers a fully automated tractor drawn implement transplanting system and tray sowing service that boosts crop yield, reduces labor costs, and increases operational efficiency for vegetable growers.
PlantTape Transplanter by PlantTape
Types of crops
Vegetables
Aromatic Plants
Commercialization & Business model
- TRL : 6-8: System Development
- Number of units in service : 101 - 150
- Price : 201K-300K
- Business model : Direct sales
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Automated transplanters and seeders
- Robot’s primary need : PlantTape addresses the critical shortage of transplanting labor by replacing crews of 8–10 people with just 2–3 operators, while dramatically increasing transplanting speed and consistency.
- Power source : PTO, Fuel - diesel
- Horse power : N/A
- Size : 627 cm × 375 cm × 218 cm
- Net weight : 3855 kg
- Productivity : 2 acres/hour
Functionalities and technologies
- Functionality : PlantTape’s automated transplanting system streamlines the entire transplanting process, from nursery to field, delivering unmatched speed, precision, and labor efficiency. The machine transplants up to 2 acres per hour, replacing large transplanting crews with just 2–3 operators. It ensures uniform spacing, reduced transplant shock, and optimal root development, resulting in healthier plants and higher yields. Built to perform across all soil types and field conditions, the system also supports flexible planting windows and minimizes downtime, even in wet or challenging environments.
- Embedded technologies : N/A
- Tools : Standard hand tools
- Connections : Tractor Requirement: Yes, the PlantTape transplanter is pulled by a tractor and connects via 3-point linkage with PTO (Power Take-Off). Data Connectivity: No data connectivity is required for operation. Base Station: No dedicated base station is needed. GPS Integration: GPS is optional and can be integrated via the grower’s existing tractor system to support precision planting and field mapping.
Development phase
- Next development phase : The next planned enhancement for the PlantTape transplanting system is the integration of a blank skipping feature. Currently, the machine does not detect or skip empty cells in the tape, which can result in missed opportunities for precision planting. By enabling blank detection and automatic skipping, we aim to further improve planting accuracy, reduce waste, and optimize field performance, especially for crops where uniformity is critical.
PlantTape Transplanter by PlantTape
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