Autonomous robotic monocycle with vision-based plant monitoring
An innovative robotic monocycle system utilizing RGB vision cameras for cost-effective plant monitoring and anomaly detection in automated greenhouses. Real-time deep learning analysis and a web-based interface enable predictive actions for plant health management.
Overview
The autonomous robotic monocycle is a cutting-edge solution designed to revolutionize plant monitoring in automated greenhouses. This system utilizes a float of fixed frame monocycle robots equipped with multiple low-cost RGB vision cameras. It offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional multispectral sensors by employing RGB-based vegetation indexes to monitor plant health and growth. The integration of robotics and computer vision enables real-time deep learning analysis to detect plant anomalies caused by nutrient deficiencies, diseases, or pests. The system also features a web-based user interface that provides real-time visual information and risk maps, facilitating predictive and corrective actions.
Technical specifications
- Robotic Platform: A float of fixed frame monocycle robots designed for stability and mobility within greenhouse environments.
- Vision System: Multiple low-cost RGB cameras analyze plant health using RGB-based vegetation indexes.
- Deep Learning Analysis: On-board semi-supervised learning for real-time anomaly detection in plant growth stages.
- Web Interface: Provides real-time visual data and risk maps accessible remotely via IoT-secured protocols.
- Future Development: Includes stages for assembly, onsite assessment, and final visual analysis tuning, with considerations for scalability in different settings.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 3, indicating experimental proof of concept. Initial assembly and integration are planned, followed by onsite assessments and further development to enhance learning models and system scalability.
About Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Universidad de las Américas Puebla is a private, comprehensive university in Cholula with a bilingual, international profile and a collaboration‑first research culture. Corporate partners engage through dedicated industry‑relations channels that provide access to on‑campus laboratories, prototyping facilities, and contract testing and analysis. The campus sits within the Puebla–Tlaxcala manufacturing corridor, linking companies to suppliers, talent, and logistics across central Mexico, including the Mexico City region. Research is supported by Mexico’s national science and technology council and other public programs, together with corporate and international sponsors. Technology transfer and entrepreneurship services offer IP guidance, licensing support, and pathways to venture formation.
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