Lemken’s Steketee hoeing machines can now be used more precisely and efficiently for mechanical weed control thanks to new functions and improved control from the way it uses its two cameras.
The new Combi Cam mode, which is automatically activated at the factory, generates a superimposed image using inputs from both cameras. As a result, the system works from twice as much visual information, ensuring even more precise row detection and offering great advantages, especially in heterogeneous, patchy crops.
The development makes the driver’s job much easier as manual switching between the two cameras is no longer necessary. Of course, it’s still possible to select only one camera with a good view, for example if the other camera is outside the field boundary.
Alternatively, an AutoSwitch Cam Mode can be activated via the settings. This allows the machine to be automatically controlled via the camera that receives the best image. The system switches as soon as image quality falls below a set threshold, ensuring consistently precise row guidance until the next turning operation.
The new Combi Cam and AutoSwitch Cam functions are also available for existing Lemken Steketee hoes via a software update.
