Virtual Crop Development and Automated Weed Detection for Precision Agriculture
摘要
Artificial Intelligence (AI) constitutes one of the most recent major advancements in technology, transforming research, teaching, and traditional practices across various fields. One area where AI is already making a significant impact and is projected to continue growing is advanced precision agriculture. This research employs an AI-assisted workflow to accelerate the implementation of algorithms that utilize convolutional neural networks (CNN) and real-time object detection models to accurately differentiate between useful crops and harmful weeds. The study is divided into two phases. The first phase, covered in this paper, focuses on creating a virtual crop environment that serves as the foundation for training and validating the model. The second phase, planned for future work, aims to integrate the trained model into a drone system for autonomous, targeted spraying, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural practices.