In Conghua's thousand-acre Lychee Cultural Expo Park, drones buzz overhead, scanning 10-acre sections in 30 minutes using AI and high-precision technology to monitor canopy growth and pests. On the ground, patrol robots equipped with LiDAR and multispectral cameras detect early signs of disease with pinpoint accuracy.
5G-powered air-to-ground data feeds into a smart system that integrates AI, weather data, and pest history to deliver real-time diagnostics and farming advice. At the Lychee Expo Park, this technology has cut pesticide use by 20%, labor costs by 40%, and tripled management efficiency.
Lychee AI (“Litchi Genius”) allows farmers to upload tree images and receive instant, AI-driven advice. With smart Q&A, image recognition, and guided support, it provides one-stop precision farming—reducing consultation costs by over 50%.
During harvest, robotic pickers with 6-DOF arms and soft grippers spring into action once Lychee AI confirms ideal ripeness—picking 60 lychees per minute with under 3% damage. Beidou-guided transport bots carry 200 kg per trip, preserving fruit quality with shock absorbers and humidity control. Nearby, a sub-zero spray system chills lychees from 30°C to 5°C in 10 minutes, extending shelf life to 72 hours at room temperature or 28 days with a cold chain.
Reporter | Huang Chuxuan
Photo | Su Yunhua, Cao Rui (Intern)
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He
