Ai-based automated plot grid generation from UAV imagery
This solution leverages AI, machine learning, and deep learning to automate the generation of plot grids from UAV imagery, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in agricultural trials across various crop types.
Overview
The AI-based automated plot grid generation solution is designed to enhance the precision and efficiency of agricultural plot trials. By integrating drone technology with advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques, this system automates the process of creating open-field plot grids from UAV imagery. This innovation aims to surpass traditional manual methods in terms of accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness, offering a versatile model that is independent of crop types and image formats.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes drone technology combined with GPS for precise data collection.
- Employs deep learning and edge detection techniques to recognize plot edges, boundaries, and center positions.
- Compatible with a variety of crops and adaptable to different camera and image specifications.
- Capable of extracting plot boundaries and GPS coordinates efficiently.
The system has been designed to ensure generalizability across multiple crops and growth stages, making it suitable for diverse agricultural environments. The AI-driven model is trained to perform under varying conditions, ensuring consistent performance and usability.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 5, having been validated through initial testing phases. Future phases will involve further validation across different crop types, refining algorithms, and dissemination through outreach activities and training webinars for researchers and plant breeders.
About Technical University of Munich
A leading public technical university anchored in Munich with campuses across Bavaria and a growing presence in Heilbronn, TUM pairs scale with an entrepreneurial culture. The Garching research campus co‑locates university labs with national institutes and start‑ups, while an integrated university hospital enables clinical translation. An Entrepreneurship Center with UnternehmerTUM and the TUM Venture Labs network link companies to prototyping, accelerators, and deep‑tech talent. Research draws competitive support from the German Research Foundation, federal ministries, Bavarian programs, and the European Union. TUM ForTe and its Patent & Licensing Office manage IP, streamline contracting, and offer a fast‑track model for startup licensing.
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