Camera detects cultivator wear

LEMKEN and Dutch AI software producer Track32 together developed “iQblue tool monitoring”. This new system detects tool breakage and wear and analyzes the wear of cultivator shares.

The camera system monitors the shares and automatically records their current condition while working at the headland. It therefore provides farmers with a valuable decision-making aid for changing and buying spare parts.

Additionally, drivers have one less task to focus on. iQblue tool monitoring ensures objective assessment even in difficult conditions. The system comprises a camera, which takes a large number of individual images of the tine section on a three-meter-wide cultivator while working at the headland. A software algorithm evaluates the condition of the shares, which is then displayed on the ISOBUS terminal via a traffic light system. Extensively worn shares are shown in red, while damaged shares are marked in yellow and intact shares in green. Based on this information, the system calculates not only future wear but also the point in time at which it makes sense to replace the shares. If necessary, users can retrieve the current tool status at any time.

iQblue tool monitoring conveniently supports farmers in achieving optimal work quality by enabling them to buy and replace wear parts at the ideal time. The system also contributes to occupational safety by detecting potential damage at an early stage.