MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611109389 A) filed by Vivekananda Global University on September 11, 2026, for Automated Orchard Management Device.
Inventors include Ayush Raj; Ayush Raj Gupta; Raushan Kumar; Kavish Jain; and Dr. Manu Faujdar.
The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.
Abstract: An automated orchard management device, comprises a body 101, extendable legs 103 for manoeuvring, and L shaped articulated limbs 105 for loosening compact soil and forming ridges. A LiDAR module detects raised soil, pits, and surface variations, while articulated links 107 with flaps 108 form furrows. A seed sowing unit dispenses seeds at controlled intervals and depths. A soil and root profile analysis unit evaluates moisture, nutrients, and root health, a motorized stirrer 205 and sensing unit verify the mixture. Extendable rods 120 inject the mixture, while extendable bars 122 dispense pesticide through first electronic spout 123. An articulated pole 125 with a plate 126 supports a monitoring module and second electronic spouts 131. A tree canopy mapping module identifies branches for trimming by articulated clamps, which place cut material on a sliding tray 129.
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