Smart Apply - Intelligent Spray Control System by Smart Apply

Smart Apply
United States of America

Smart Apply is a precision spray system that utilizes LIDAR and data analytics to target foliage thereby reducing material use, drift and water usage.

Smart Apply - Intelligent Spray Control System by Smart Apply

Types of crops

Berries

Berries

Fruits

Fruits

Tree Fruits

Tree Fruits

Nuts

Nuts

Vine & Grapes

Vine & Grapes

Commercialization & Business model

  • TRL : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
  • Number of units in service : 500
  • Price : €40k to €50k
  • Business model : distributor-networkraas

Technical specifications

  • Type of solution : Retrofit kit, Smart/Precision Sprayer Technologies
  • Robot’s primary need : Smart Apply's technology reduces material requirements, reduces material drift and reduces water requirements for the spray application
  • Power source : Powered electrically from the Tractor/Air-Blast sprayer it is installed on.
  • Horse power : N/A
  • Size : Depends on installation
  • Net weight : 45 kg | 99 lbs
  • Productivity : Material costs savings per application

Functionalities and technologies

  • Functionality : Main feature is the identification of foliage via LIDAR enabling a significant reduction in material spray requirements, drift and water usage while improving overall productivity and cost reduction.
  • Embedded technologies : LIDAR & Proprietory Software
  • Tools : Intelligent Spray Application in High Value Crops via use of a traditional air-blast sprayer.
  • Connections : Installed on traditional air-blast sprayers.

Development phase

  • Next development phase : Full-Integration with John Deere Operations Center

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