Unwanted plant removal system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9565848
APP PUB NO 20150075068A1
SERIAL NO

14027116

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Embodiments include an apparatus and methods for removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a laser beam controller configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the laser beam controller. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.

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  • PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Curley, Tim San Carlos, US 8 71
Maeda, Patrick Yasuo San Jose, US 22 224
Stowe, Timothy David Alameda, US 17 251

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