Ullmanna Inter-Plant Hoe: AI at the Service of Weeding
Market gardening today is part of a logic of productivity, precision, and respect for the environment. In this context, the Ullmanna intelligent hoe represents a major technological advancement, offering specialized market gardeners a faster, more precise, and less labor-intensive solution. A true concentration of innovation, it integrates artificial intelligence to effectively recognize and target weeds while preserving crops.
Revolutionary Vision Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Service of Precision
The heart of the Ullmanna hoe relies on a high-performance camera vision system, coupled with artificial intelligence algorithms. This AI can distinguish, in real-time, cultivated plants from weeds, with remarkable precision. Unlike traditional tools that require setting strict viewing angles, the Ullmanna hoe works with a vertical top-down view, without angle constraints.
Continuous Learning and Adaptation to Real Conditions
The AI system is not limited to static recognition. Each hoe is connected to a global network that collects and analyzes images from different terrains, soil conditions, crop varieties, weed levels, and geographical areas. As the fleet of machines grows, the algorithm becomes more robust. Ullmanna developers make continuous corrections, so that each user benefits in real-time from the improvements made. This permanent learning loop ensures stable performance and rapid adaptation, even when conditions change (soil quality, light, plant development stage, etc.).
Ultra-Precise Hoeing for Various Crops
Work in Tight Inter-Plant Spaces
One of the major strengths of the Ullmanna hoe lies in its ability to work precisely in very small inter-plant spaces, from 12/14 cm, depending on the crop. Whether you’re working with lettuce, beets, or other high-density crops, the machine can adjust its cutting trajectory to get as close as possible to the plant base without damaging it.
Unlike conventional ‘in-row’ systems, which struggle to exceed 45 cm spacings due to a limited field of vision, the Ullmanna has no maximum inter-plant limit. Its top-down vision allows it to work effectively on spaced crops, such as squash planted 1 m apart in the row. This lack of angle constraint considerably broadens the field of possibilities, offering specialized market gardeners unparalleled versatility.
Rapid Execution and Work Time Optimization
Ultra-Fast Pneumatic Actuation Components
Precision would be nothing without speed of execution. The Ullmanna hoe’s blades are actuated by pneumatic components capable of delivering up to 7 pulses per second. This advantage allows for exceptional reactivity, reducing the time needed to eliminate weeds without compromising work quality.
Thanks to the instant recognition of the plant center, hoeing is performed without outlining the entire foliage, an often time-consuming operation. Real-time scanning allows the hoe to act immediately, contributing to a significantly increased work rate. In practice, this translates to covering a larger area in less time, an essential asset for professionals looking to optimize their costs.
A Connected Solution in Constant Evolution
As the Ullmanna machine is connected, each image collected in the field enriches the global database. Recognition errors are thus quickly corrected by developers, improving the overall accuracy and reliability of the system. Moreover, it’s possible to add new crops, new parameters, or take into account local constraints, making the tool perfectly adaptable to each farm.
To facilitate adoption, a Ullmanna mobile application is made available to users. This allows easy parameter adjustment, access to performance statistics, requesting technical assistance, or downloading the latest algorithm updates. This interface simplifies the adoption of technology, even for market gardeners less familiar with digital tools.
An Eco-Responsible and Economic Choice
The speed of execution, automation of hoeing, and precision of recognition allow for a drastic reduction in the manual labor required for weeding. By limiting the time spent in the field, the Ullmanna hoe enables market gardeners to reallocate their human resources to other tasks with higher added value.
The Ullmanna’s ability to precisely target weeds significantly reduces the need for herbicides. This mechanical and targeted approach contributes to more sustainable, environmentally friendly agriculture and meets the expectations of consumers seeking healthier products. Moreover, the pneumatic system prevents oil splatter on crops, thus minimizing contamination risks.
Versatility Adapted to Specialized Market Gardeners
Corn, beets, potatoes, garlic, pumpkins, lettuce, and many others: the Ullmanna hoe adapts to a wide variety of crops, regardless of their added value or sensitivity. Its close-to-the-plant hoeing allows for the preservation of particularly fragile varieties, ensuring better profitability and high quality of the final product.
The continuous learning of the vision system allows the machine to adapt to the crop’s stage of development. Whether the plants are young or more advanced, precision remains optimal. Specialized market gardeners gain a considerable advantage: hoeing is controlled and optimized, regardless of the plant’s maturity.
