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Design and experiment of autonomous navigation system for apple picking robot based on visual fusion and GNSS
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Shiwei WEN1, Yahao GE1, Jionglong JIA1, Naishuo WEI1, Yu CHEN1, 2, Jun CHEN1, 2
Journal of Intelligent Agricultural Mechanization | 2026, 7(1) : 31 - 42
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Design and experiment of autonomous navigation system for apple picking robot based on visual fusion and GNSS
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Shiwei WEN1, Yahao GE1, Jionglong JIA1, Naishuo WEI1, Yu CHEN1, 2, Jun CHEN1, 2
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  • 1.Northwest A&F University College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Yangling 712100, China
  • 2.Shaanxi Provincial Agricultural Equipment Engineering Technology Research Center, Yangling 712100, China
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Published: 2026-02-15 doi: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.004
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As one of the world leading apple producers, China is facing increasing agricultural labor shortages caused by rising labor costs and demographic shifts. Promoting the automation and intelligent transformation of orchard operations has become a key factor in improving agricultural efficiency. In response to the standardized cultivation patterns of modern apple orchards, this study designs and implements an autonomous navigation system based on the fusion of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and vision-based navigation. The system is built on an Ackermann-steering chassis and integrates a front-wheel angle detection module and automatic steering control. To enhance the system adaptability in complex orchard environments, a dynamic navigation mode switching strategy is proposed, which relies on key parameters such as point cloud data quality, GNSS positioning accuracy, and path deviation. This enables intelligent switching between GNSS and vision-based navigation modes, allowing the system to meet varying accuracy requirements across different operational areas. In terms of path planning, a full-coverage navigation strategy is developed by combining a shuttle-style inter-row pattern with third-order Bézier curves. Inter-row paths are extracted by filtering, down sampling, and linearly fitting the stereo vision point cloud to determine the navigation centerline. Headland turning paths are generated based on orchard geometry parameters using Bézier curves, optimizing turning maneuvers and reducing unnecessary travel. Field tests demonstrate that the system achieves high-precision path tracking at various travel speeds, with a minimum lateral deviation of 0.052 meters. During headland turning, the average navigation deviations for two-row and single-row crossings are 0.052 meters and 0.066 meters, respectively, meeting the accuracy requirements of practical orchard operations. In conclusion, the proposed navigation system demonstrates strong environmental adaptability and navigation precision, providing solid technical support for the engineering application of automated orchard equipment.

vision-based fusion navigation  /  shuttle coverage global path planning  /  apple harvesting robot  /  standardized orchard  /  dynamic navigation mode switching strategy
问仕威, 葛亚豪, 贾炯龙, 卫乃硕, 陈雨, 陈军. 基于视觉融合与GNSS的苹果采摘机器人自主导航系统设计与试验. 智能化农业装备学报(中英文), 2026 , 7 (1) : 31 -42 . DOI: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.004
Shiwei WEN, Yahao GE, Jionglong JIA, Naishuo WEI, Yu CHEN, Jun CHEN. Design and experiment of autonomous navigation system for apple picking robot based on visual fusion and GNSS[J]. Journal of Intelligent Agricultural Mechanization, 2026 , 7 (1) : 31 -42 . DOI: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.004
  • Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology Project(32272001)
  • Sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1900304)
Year 2026 volume 7 Issue 1
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doi: 10.12398/j.issn.2096-7217.2026.01.004
  • Receive Date:2025-06-13
  • Online Date:2026-11-03
  • Published:2026-02-15
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  • Received:2025-06-13
  • Revised:2025-07-27
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Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology Project(32272001)
Sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1900304)
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    1.Northwest A&F University College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Yangling 712100, China
    2.Shaanxi Provincial Agricultural Equipment Engineering Technology Research Center, Yangling 712100, China

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小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
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红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
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红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
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