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LanternNet: A Hub-and-Spoke System to Seek and Suppress Spotted Lanternfly Populations

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Author

Vinil Polepalli

Outline

To address the agricultural and ecological damage caused by the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF), we developed LanternNet, an autonomous robot system. LanternNet is a hub-and-spoke system consisting of a central hub and three specialized robots. Using a YOLOv8-based computer vision model, LanternNet accurately identifies SLF and performs tasks such as pest removal, environmental monitoring, and navigation/mapping. In a five-week field experiment, LanternNet significantly reduced SLF populations (p < 0.01, paired t-tests) and improved tree health compared to conventional pest control methods. It is economically efficient and highly scalable, and has high applicability to other invasive species management.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
We demonstrate that integrating robotics and AI technologies can significantly improve the efficiency and scalability of invasive species management.
Offers an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to existing labor-intensive and environmentally hazardous pest control methods.
The design of the LanternNet system is applicable to other invasive species management and has the potential to have broad ecosystem impacts.
Quantitative analysis clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of LanternNet.
Limitations:
The study's geographical scope and period were limited. Further research covering a wider region and period is needed.
Lack of analysis of the long-term maintenance and operating costs of the LanternNet system.
Further evaluation of system performance under various environmental conditions is needed.
Further research is needed to determine applicability to other invasive species.
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