Sensing and Artificial Perception for Robots in Precision Forestry: A Survey

JF Ferreira, D Portugal, ME Andrada, P Machado… - Robotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Artificial perception for robots operating in outdoor natural environments, including forest
scenarios, has been the object of a substantial amount of research for decades. Regardless …

Ergonomics in CTL harvesting–assisting systems and future visions

H Kymäläinen, C Häggström, T Hujala… - … Journal of Forest …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The cut-to-length (CTL) timber harvesting method, prevalent in Northern Europe, requires
well-trained professional staff and ergonomic, efficient machinery. This study investigated …

Autoplant—Autonomous Site Preparation and Tree Planting for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

LJ Hansson, G Sten, M Rossander, H Lideskog… - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sustainable forestry requires efficient regeneration methods to ensure that new forests are
established quickly. In Sweden, 99% of the planting is manual, but finding labor for this …

Assessing the Potential of Onboard LiDAR-Based Application to Detect the Quality of Tree Stems in Cut-to-Length (CTL) Harvesting Operations

A Sagar, K Kärhä, K Einola, A Koivusalo - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper investigated the integration of LiDAR technology in cut-to-length (CTL)
harvesting machines to enhance tree selection accuracy and efficiency. In the evolution of …

[HTML][HTML] Develo** Forest Road Recognition Technology Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing

HS Lee, GH Kim, HS Ju, HS Mun, JH Oh, BS Shin - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study develops forest road recognition technology using deep learning-based image
processing to support the advancement of autonomous driving technology for forestry …

Multi-log gras** using reinforcement learning and virtual visual servoing

E Wallin, V Wiberg, M Servin - Robotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
We explore multi-log gras** using reinforcement learning and virtual visual servoing for
automated forwarding in a simulated environment. Automation of forest processes is a major …

Expert-Based Ten-Year Forecast for Logging Machines and Systems in Sweden.

R Lundqvist, O Lindroos, B Blagojević - Forests (19994907), 2025 - search.ebscohost.com
The forest sector is a significant contributor to Swedish society but requires continuous
improvements in logging operations. Implementing innovations in operations is dependent …

TimberVision: A Multi-Task Dataset and Framework for Log-Component Segmentation and Tracking in Autonomous Forestry Operations

D Steininger, J Simon, A Trondl, M Murschitz - ar** is a challenging task. It is important for energy and cost-efficient
operation of industrial crane manipulators, such as those used to collect tree logs off the …