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Tree-SLAM: semantic object SLAM for efficient mapping of individual trees in orchards
David Rapado-Rincon, Gert Kootstra
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12093 h…

Tree-SLAM: semantic object SLAM for efficient mapping of individual trees in orchards
Accurate mapping of individual trees is an important component for precision agriculture in orchards, as it allows autonomous robots to perform tasks like targeted operations or individual tree monitoring. However, creating these maps is challenging because GPS signals are often unreliable under dense tree canopies. Furthermore, standard Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) approaches struggle in orchards because the repetitive appearance of trees can confuse the system, leading to mapp…

Oh hey, I know that guy….
In July 2017 I was abruptly fired. I still do not know exactly why.
In March 2019 I was called by the owner of the company and begged to come back. The CTO who had canned me had ghosted the company after all the junior sysadmins found other gigs. I’ve never heard the full story.
Apparently the fact that I had tickets for all the work I had been doing slipped the notice of my then cow-orkers. The pile of tech debt was impressive.

Kevin Beaumont (@GossiTheDog@cyberplace.social)
Attached: 1 image Can't wait for all the orgs to fire everybody after buying generative AI tools and discovering about glue people the hard way.

A 🧵worth reading.
(What I don't understand is why #GOP Congresspersons from these agricultural communities aren't vocal about the damage to the constituency current policies are causing.)
https://masto.ai/@Nonilex/11504462…

A 🧵worth reading.
(What I don't understand is why #GOP Congresspersons from these agricultural communities aren't vocal about the damage to the constituency current policies are causing.)
https://masto.ai/@Nonilex/11504462…

Estoy pasando mis notas del curro a limpio con #orgroam y se pueden hacer gršficos tan chulis y molones como este mediante #orgroamui

PROPL - Workshop on Programming for the Planet welcome by Dominic Orchard @… #icfpsplash25

I love this shot: it's raining cherries!
(There's a tree-shaker out of view.)
From Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/michigans-cherry-country-federal-safety-net-is-fraying-2025-08-16/

🐀 Rats! More than 100,000 acres of almond orchards across Central California are infested
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-08/rats-more-than-100-000-acres-of-almond-orchards-across-cent…

More than 100,000 acres of almond orchards in Central California are infested
Almond growers across Central California are battling a surging rat infestation across more than 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in economic hardship and damage.

Automated Behavior Planning for Fruit Tree Pruning via Redundant Robot Manipulators: Addressing the Behavior Planning Challenge
Gaoyuan Liu, Bas Boom, Naftali Slob, Yuri Durodi\'e, Ann Now\'e, Bram Vanderborght
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.12509

Automated Behavior Planning for Fruit Tree Pruning via Redundant Robot Manipulators: Addressing the Behavior Planning Challenge
Pruning is an essential agricultural practice for orchards. Proper pruning can promote healthier growth and optimize fruit production throughout the orchard's lifespan. Robot manipulators have been developed as an automated solution for this repetitive task, which typically requires seasonal labor with specialized skills. While previous research has primarily focused on the challenges of perception, the complexities of manipulation are often overlooked. These challenges involve planning and con…