Description:
Reference #: 01582
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Mechanism and Methods for Robotic Installation of Stakes
Background:
Currently, as part of the bell pepper planting process, stakes are needed to provide support for the plant as it begins to grow from a two-three-week-old plant to a fully mature plant. This is a tedious and labor-heavy process.
Invention Description:
This invention is an autonomous all-terrain robot designed for architectural industries whose purpose is to install support stakes in the plant beds while being able to self-navigating in an agricultural field.
Potential Applications:
Agricultural companies that specialize in growing bell pepper, eggplants, and any other plants that have a weak stem and need support after a few weeks of growth are the potential clients for this product.
Advantages and Benefits:
The technology will lower the cost of labor involved in the bell pepper planting process. This robot will work 24/7, weather permitting, while providing an efficient and completely hands-free way to install stakes needed in the bell pepper planting process.