Robotic pruning machine

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The Slopehelper U-Shape Cutter is an advanced frame-style pruning system designed for efficient, single-pass vineyard branch cutting. This rear-hinged attachment features a U-shaped (portal) frame, allowing it to fully enclose the vineyard row, trimming branches on all sides simultaneously. Equipped with three high-performance cutting decks, the U-Shape Cutter ensures precise and uniform pruning, significantly reducing labor costs and operational time. By completing an entire row in one seamless passage, this innovative pruning system enhances efficiency, promotes vineyard health, and optimizes overall productivity, making it an essential tool for modern vineyard management. Traditional vineyard pruning requires highly skilled tractor drivers to maintain precise row alignment within the cutter portal. Any deviation can cause vineyard damage, uneven cuts, or crop loss, making the process labor-intensive and error-prone. The Slopehelper U-Shape Cutter revolutionizes pruning with fully autonomous operation, eliminating the need for manual control. Its advanced stabilization system automatically adjusts frame position, row alignment, and cutting deck inclination, ensuring precise and damage-free pruning. By integrating real-time terrain adaptation and autonomous guidance, the Slopehelper U-Shape Cutter delivers top-level precision, completing vineyard row cutting in a single pass with maximum efficiency and zero risk to the vines.