We have reached another important milestone in the development of the grapevine pruning robot. After extensive research and experimentation, we have finally found the ideal light guides. These light guides efficiently direct the light in the desired direction, ensuring uniform and intense illumination around the grapevines. Optimal light guiding allows for homogeneous lighting, reducing the appearance of shadows and light spots. This development significantly contributes to the robot’s ability to perform pruning tasks more accurately and efficiently.
Another significant advancement was improving the synchronization of the flash. In recent months, we have precisely aligned the camera’s sensitivity, shutter speed, and other parameters with the flashes. This fine-tuning allows us to capture the maximum detail with each flash. As a result of the optimized synchronization, the images have become much sharper and more detailed. This is crucial for accurate pruning tasks, as every tiny detail of the grapevines must be clearly visible for the robot to work precisely. Consequently, we can now produce images where the grapevines in the foreground appear much brighter and more detailed.
Overall, the development of the high-brightness flash stereo camera system is progressing well. The new light guides and improved flash synchronization significantly enhance image quality, essential for the efficient operation of the grapevine pruning robot.