Boosting field robots with GNSS antennas
Precision positioning systems are increasingly prevalent in modern agriculture, with smaller farms showing growing interest. The intensification of ecological farming methods and restrictions on chemical usage prompt farmers to adopt precise positioning devices.
The rapid development of field robots for agro-technical operations further drives the demand for affordable precision positioning equipment. Robust, high-precision GNSS positioning is fundamental to a wide range of field robotics applications. GNSS antenna captures signals from multiple satellites, supplying the receiver with accurate and reliable data for precise positioning calculations. By integrating GNSS antennas, field robots can significantly enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in agricultural operations. Harxon provides high performance GNSS antennas that offer satisfactory accuracy at a reasonable price.
The crucial role of GNSS antennas in field robots
- Accurate Positioning: GNSS antennas provide precise location data, allowing field robots to navigate and perform tasks with high accuracy. This is crucial for activities like planting, spraying, and harvesting.
- Automated Guidance: With GNSS, robots can follow pre-defined paths with minimal human intervention, reducing labour costs and improving efficiency.
- Data Collection: They help in collecting geospatial data for tasks like soil sampling and mapping, which can be used to optimise farming practices.
- Collision Avoidance: GNSS data allows robots to detect and avoid obstacles, ensuring smooth operation.
- Field Mapping: Enables robots to create accurate maps of fields, which are essential for planning and executing farming activities.
- Harxon provides a variety of high-precision antennas tailored for a range of field robots, achieving millimeter-level accuracy. These antennas enable precise navigation and operations, significantly boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural tasks. They are also customisable in housing, cable, and connectors, ensuring they meet customers’ specific requirements.
Survey GNSS antenna
The HX-CSX633A offers comprehensive GNSS support and a peak gain of 5.5dBi. Designed with a novel structure, it allows for easy and flexible installation options, including magnetic, screw, and pole mounts, catering to various field robot applications. With its compact and ruggedised housing, the antenna can withstand shock and vibration, ensuring reliable performance even in harsh environments. The GPS1000 is a classic, cost-effective survey GNSS antenna offering superior satellite signal tracking and a peak gain of 5.5dBi. It meets the demanding requirements of high precision and multi-constellation compatibility.
High-precision GNSS vehicle antenna
Harxon’s GNSS vehicle antennas are multi-band multi-frequency GNSS solutions tailored for high-dynamic applications, providing decimeter-level accuracy. Engineered for reliability, they ensure stable GNSS signal tracking in harsh environments, thanks to their compact form factor, IP67 ruggedised housing, and flexible installation options. HX-AULD078 significantly enhances positioning accuracy under challenging conditions, making it ideal for environments with high interference or complex terrain. Meanwhile, HX-CVX608A offers a variety of frequency options to cater to diverse customer requirements, including Full Frequency, L1+L2, and L1+L5.
Helix antenna
Harxon also provides advanced helix antennas for field robots. These antennas are compact, lightweight, and ruggedised, making them ideal for integration into field robots that require small size and low power consumption. The patented D-QHA technology ensures exceptional low-elevation satellite tracking while maintaining high gain and robust signal reception. HX-CHX600A offers a high gain of 4.2dBi, with a compact size of ¢4082.6mm and a lightweight design at 45g. The HX-CH7609A is even smaller (¢43.640.8mm) and lighter (30.5g), with a peak gain of 2.8dBi.
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