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Implementation
Our method involves an artificial intelligence-based autonomous drone with
machine learning capabilities for built in identification of desired locations of
a plant. The drone is integrated with a spraying chamber that consists of the
developed synthetic peptides and bacterial species to neutralize and biodegrade the neonicotinoids.
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Artificial intelligence methods have previously been shown to be capable of automated classification of flowers. The algorithm developed here will be integrated with a camera on the drone for automated identification and selection of desired plant areas.
Wäldchen, J., Rzanny, M., Seeland, M., & Mäder, P. (2018). Automated plant species
identification—Trends and future directions. PLOS Computational Biology, 14(4), e1005993.
Following the identification and selection of the desired areas, the drone then develops an optimized formulation of the synthetic peptides and the bacteria species. This mixture is sprayed on the precise locations, leading to pesticide neutralization and biodegradation which prevents toxicity to the honey bees.
Drone Prototype
Dual Cartridges for Peptide Neutralizing and Bacterial Cocktail-Based Biodegrading Agents
AI Integrated Camera
Sprayer
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