The new Version 2.0 software update will add Sony's imaging and AI-based technology to the enhanced agriculture solution
Image: The Version 2.0 software update for Smart Agriculture Solution will be made available from March 2020. Photo: courtesy of PRNewsfoto/Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics has expanded capabilities with the launch of Version 2.0 software update for its Smart Agriculture Solution.
The new software update, which is based on the industry feedback, is aimed at providing new AI-based imaging capabilities for the agricultural customers.
Planned to be rolled out in March 2020, the new Version 2.0 software update will add Sony’s imaging and AI-based technology to the enhanced agriculture solution, which comprises a drone-mounted multispectral sensing unit and Fast Field Analyzer image analytics software for in-the-field crop management, monitoring and insights.
Sony plans to expand the market presence of its Smart Agriculture Solution
The new Smart Agriculture Solution, which is currently available for customers in the US, is planned to be offered in Australia starting next month.
Sony Electronics pro division president Theresa Alesso said: “Sony entered the agriculture space earlier this year and in that short time, our imaging expertise and relationships in the market have helped us learn, grow and adapt our strategy to provide a more meaningful solution for agronomists.
“We have taken this industry feedback to heart, which is why the new Version 2.0 software for our Smart Agriculture Solution combines hi-resolution drone imagery with AI to offer a more accurate and time-saving approach to plant counting and analysis.”
Developed in collaboration with several companies, including Syngenta, the new Smart Agriculture Solution software provides users with a more intelligent and more flexible way to count and assess early-stage row crops.
Additionally, the Version 2.0 update allows growers to precisely analyse large areas with ease and the ability to evaluate data from multiple angles.
Syngenta digital agronomy project manager Charlie Siggs said: “In-field replant decisions are an important factor in planning for better yields, but the process has traditionally been a time consuming, rigid and costly endeavour.
“Using drones for wider area comprehensive stand counts enables sectional replanting for growers. Paired with in-field fast AI analytics, replanting can potentially be done the same day as the stand count. This new workflow maximizes the yield potential and saves operational costs. The enhanced solution Sony has created is an important step forward for digital agriculture.”