TRIMMER ROBOT Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC A01G3/00 A01G23/00 

FIELD: agriculture.

SUBSTANCE: device for formation of tree and bush crowns includes a self-propelled chassis; mounted on the chassis are mechanisms for relocation of cutting work tools with drives and their orientation relative to tree or bush crowns. The device is a multi-agent system consisting of one or more self-propelled modules. The modules are equipped with a system for orientation relative to reference points and each other and/or satellite navigation system, handlers with cutting work tools, infrared, ultrasonic and/or microwave scanners and control devices with neuronetwork systems of data processing and generation of control commands for drives of propulsion devices, handlers and work tools in collective decision taking mode.

EFFECT: device enables automation of the process of tree and bush crown trimming with a forming, regulating, rejuvenating, recovery and decorative effect.

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