Vision Robotics Corporation (VRC) products

The first VR Lettuce Thinner was delivered in 2012 and it is still in operation.  While the system has evolved through the years, the core technology is tried and true.  Here is more information on on our thinner.

Vision Robotics patented technology enables the industries best performance while the  low cost, robustness and innovative design makes the cultivator system applicable to farms of all sizes for a variety of crops.

While robots are now capable of performing many tasks, it is not always easy.  VRC`s vision-based algorithms enable robots to autonomously create three-dimensional maps of unknown areas of interest whether this is mapping a building or modeling a grapevine. The maps and models enable robots to intelligently and accurate perform a myriad of tasks whether it is vacuuming a floor or pruning a grapevine. Applications have systems that perform meticulous detailed work or tasks requiring robots to autonomously operate effectively in very complex environments and at speeds of up to and beyond 3 miles per hour.

The autonomous grapevine pruner spur prunes bilateral cordon grapevines with the quality of hand labor.   The pruner models the full vine before making the first cut.  This holistic approach enables the system to apply whatever pruning rules the operator desires.  It also ensures efficient operation and quality work.  The prototype pruner is in development and could be completed within 18 months depending on financing.

A crop load estimation system scans the plant for fruit, in this case green apples.  Each apple is identified, counted and the size estimated.  When looking at green apples on green trees, the "Scout" identifies greater than 95% of the visible apples with very good sizing accuracy.  This prototype works best with apples at least 1.5" in diameter, but could be made to work with smaller apples.  The system has been tested with oranges, pommegranites and strawberries, and can successfully identify the fruit. 

Vision Robotics first weeder went into the field in early 2018.  We are currently building and testing new spray and mechanical weeders.  At 45` wide, this system can weed more than 20 acres of safflower per hour.