In partnership with Olds College and funded by NRC-IRAP, we undertook a key research project to validate our rock detection technology.
RockPro executed flight operations in Olds, Alberta and near Lloydminster, Alberta, gaining valuable information on the time and cost of drone operations, while capturing a varied and representative initial set of training data powering the v1 object-identification AI system created by our international AI partners.
Initial Results: Our v1 AI achieved an impressive 80% accuracy in identifying rocks. This is a strong start, and we expect it to get even better as we collect more training data throughout the 2024 season. The more data we gather, the smarter and more precise our AI becomes.
Looking Ahead: By August 2024, we anticipate launching v2 of our AI, which our international AI partners project will exceed 95% accuracy. This will provide an even more reliable means of locating obstacles, including rocks, on Alberta and Saskatchewan farm fields.
More information soon, stay tuned!