Vision-based planting position selection system for an unmanned reforestation machine

IF 3 2区农林科学 Q1 FORESTRY

Forestry Pub Date : 2024-06-24 DOI:10.1093/forestry/cpae032

Songyu Li, Morgan Rossander, Håkan Lideskog

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Abstract

Research on automated seedling planting systems in forestry is a crucial aspect of forestry automation. This paper introduces the development of a vision-based automated seedling planting position selection system, integrated with hardware and software components on an unmanned forest machine platform. Developed around object detection as the core, this research presents a comprehensive system consisting of two main functionalities: (i) A vision system that performs obstacle detection and localization, providing estimated obstacle types, sizes, and positions to the plant planner function. (ii) A plant planner function utilizes this information to plan the plantable areas and selects suitable planting locations. The integrated system has been tested in the field and we found it to effectively determine suitable planting locations on the ground of a clear-cut. The implementation of this system lays the foundation for subsequent automated planting operations. Furthermore, the automation of forest seedling planting reduces the need for manual labor and enhances planting precision, contributing to improved forest health and ecological balance. Looking ahead, this research offers insights into the future development of unmanned forestry operations, making strides in automating forest management, achieving cost-effectiveness, and facilitating ecological restoration.

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基于视觉的无人造林机植树位置选择系统

林业自动育苗系统研究是林业自动化的一个重要方面。本文介绍了基于视觉的自动秧苗种植位置选择系统的开发情况，该系统集成了无人驾驶森林机械平台上的硬件和软件组件。该研究以物体检测为核心，提出了一个由两个主要功能组成的综合系统：(i) 视觉系统执行障碍物检测和定位，为植物规划功能提供估计的障碍物类型、大小和位置。(ii) 植物规划功能利用这些信息规划可种植区域，并选择合适的种植位置。我们在实地测试了这一综合系统，发现它能有效地确定空地上合适的种植位置。该系统的实施为后续的自动化种植作业奠定了基础。此外，林苗种植自动化减少了对人工的需求，提高了种植精度，有助于改善森林健康和生态平衡。展望未来，这项研究为无人林业作业的未来发展提供了启示，在森林管理自动化、实现成本效益和促进生态恢复方面取得了长足进步。

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Forestry 农林科学-林学

CiteScore

6.70

自引率

7.10%

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审稿时长

12-24 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal is inclusive of all subjects, geographical zones and study locations, including trees in urban environments, plantations and natural forests. We welcome papers that consider economic, environmental and social factors and, in particular, studies that take an integrated approach to sustainable management. In considering suitability for publication, attention is given to the originality of contributions and their likely impact on policy and practice, as well as their contribution to the development of knowledge. Special Issues - each year one edition of Forestry will be a Special Issue and will focus on one subject in detail; this will usually be by publication of the proceedings of an international meeting.