Project Cyclops is an innovative laser attachment designed to enhance the weed removal capabilities of the FarmBot Genesis v1.3 by utilizing a 500mW laser.
Project Cyclops was rigorously tested at the Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at GEMS Dubai American Academy.
This cutting-edge tool leverages laser technology for effective weed removal. The system detects weeds using a camera, processes the coordinates, and applies the laser precisely to the targeted weeds.
| Laser | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | FB03-500 |
| Laser Power | 500mW |
| Wavelength | 405nm |
| Voltage | 12V DC |
| Beam Shape | Dot |
The following Arduino code snippet sets up the relay pin to control the laser:
int relaypin = 6;
void setup(){
pinMode(relaypin,OUTPUT);
}
void loop(){
digitalWrite(relaypin, LOW);
}
The camera detects weeds, processes their coordinates, and determines which plants to remove.
7 plants detected in image.
4 known plants inputted.
Plants at the following machine coordinates ( X Y ) with R = radius are to be saved:
( 600 400 ) R = 45
( 600 500 ) R = 45
( 700 400 ) R = 25
( 700 500 ) R = 25
2 plants marked for removal.
Plants at the following machine coordinates ( X Y ) with R = radius are to be removed:
( 743 541 ) R = 6
( 654 447 ) R = 6
2 plants marked for safe removal.
Plants at the following machine coordinates ( X Y ) with R = radius were too close to the known plant to remove completely:
( 651 446 ) R = 7
( 676 512 ) R = 3
4 detected plants are known or have escaped removal.
Plants at the following machine coordinates ( X Y ) with R = radius have been saved:
( 700 410 ) R = 31
( 596 396 ) R = 53
( 698 485 ) R = 29
( 600 499 ) R = 42
https://software.farm.bot/v14/The-FarmBot-Web-App/photos/weed-detection.html
Step 1 : On the Farmbot WebApp and click on sequences and create a sequence called “Weed Detection”
Step 2 : Select “Add Command” and choose Find Home to calibrate the farmbot location to home
Step 3 : Upon clicking on the new sequence,then click on “Add Command” and then select “Take a Photo” and choose “All Plants” from the drop-down list
Step 4 : Click on “Add Command” and then select “Detect Weeds” and then automtically the weeds points will be created on the Farmbot Webapp
Step 5 : Select on the “Weeds” from the WebApp and you can find list of active weeds
Step 6 : Run the New Sequence Created to kill the weeds using laser
