LaVi
fully automated
laser vine pruning
Laser:viticulture - LaVi for short - is setting new standards in viticulture and responding to the urgent shortage of skilled workers with innovative technology. Building on the findings of the 'KI-Rebschnitt' project - which demonstrated the feasibility of intelligent pruning recommendations - a robot is now being developed to manage vines fully autonomously using AI and laser technology.
This precise automation not only takes care of pruning, but also optimizes other work processes. The result: increased efficiency, lower costs, and a future-proof viticulture industry that remains independent of labor shortages.
Current News
On June 16 and 17, 2026, the Poland EU CAP Network cross-visit 'Robotics and artificial intelligence' took place near Bydgoszcz (Bromberg), Poland, where both 'KI-Rebschnitt' mix of networking, workshops, information sharing, as well as field and plant visits.
The exchange with representatives of other EIP projects in the field of robotics combined with image recognition and permanent crops was particularly interesting — as was meeting a winemaker from the Bydgoszcz region (yes, they really exist). The practical aspects of implementing such innovation projects were at the forefront of many discussions. The event will also have a lasting impact thanks to the insights provided by the EU speakers on scaling opportunities for completed EIP projects.
Project Timeline
05.2026 Challenges and Error Sources in Time-of-Flight Depth Measurement
03.2026 First deployments of the ‘Blauer Blitz’ prototype
from 10.2025 Development of hardware basis for the first prototype
06.2025 - 11.2025 Development of the laser cutting system
03.2025 - 05.2025 Image capture of shoots to be removed
11.2024 - 02.2025 Collection of image material for training the AI
01.11.2024 Project start: early start of measures