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KI-Rebschnitt!

efficient, AI-supported vine pruning

Vine pruning is considered one of the most demanding, time-intensive, and expensive tasks in viticulture. Our AI-supported technology revolutionizes this traditional craft. Using an app, the grapevine is analyzed in real-time, and precise pruning instructions are displayed directly on the worker's smartphone.

This innovative method enables even untrained workers to perform professional, gentle pruning that ensures the long-term health and productivity of the vines. By capturing all relevant growth characteristics, the AI determines the optimal pruning point for each individual shoot. This way, viticulture businesses not only reduce their costs and increase efficiency, but also secure wine quality right from the root.

Project Timeline

08.2023 Display of pruning positions in real-time

05.2023 Presentation and evaluation of the prototype

03.2023 Improvement of the neural network

01.2023 KI-Rebschnitt presentation in South Tyrol

12.2022 Visualization of pruning suggestions with the app

11.2022 Presentation of the KI-Rebschnitt pipeline

08.2022 3D model of the grapevine trunk

06.2022 From photo to 3D point cloud

05.2022 Segmentation of the grapevine

04.2022 Annotation of image material

03.2022 Video recordings with the prototype

06.2021 – 02.2022 Development of the 1st prototype

02.06.2021 Personal meeting to receive the funding decision

10.2020 - 06.2021 Recording of vines and annotation of image material

14.10.2020 Project start