MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641083222 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on July 07, 2026, for Agribot Autonomous Weeding Unit.
Inventors include Mr. S. Kumar Jagadeesh; Dr. J. Aravind Kumar; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.
Abstract: The AgriBot Autonomous Weeding Unit represents a transformative shift in precision agriculture, designed to eliminate the reliance on chemical herbicides through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. This autonomous system integrates high-resolution multi-spectral cameras with deeplearning algorithms to differentiate between crops and invasive weed species in real-time. By utilizing a high-torque, articulating mechanical weeding mechanism, the AgriBot provides physical weed suppression that preserves soil health and prevents the development of herbicide-resistant weed populations. The unit is powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery array and supported by solar-assist panels, ensuring long-duration mission capability in remote field environments.Equipped with LiDAR-based obstacle detection and RTK-GPS for centimeter-level navigation accuracy, the AgriBot operates seamlessly within complex row-crop architectures. Discussion of the system’s performance indicates a 95% accuracy rate in weed identification with a significant reduction in manual labor costs. Furthermore, the unit’s integrated loT module transmits field density maps and soil moisture data to a centralized farm management system, enabling data-driven decision-making. Ultimately, the AgriBot Autonomous Weeding Unit offers a sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional weed management, promoting the transition toward fully automated, organic, and carbon-neutral farming practices.
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