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New camera functions a hit on Steketee hoeing machines

Lemken’s Combi Cam Mode is changing the way its Steketee hoeing machines are doing things. Lemken says that thanks to modern camera systems, hoeing machines can now be used precisely and efficiently for mechanical weed control.

Combi Cam Mode generates a superimposed image from two cameras, and with twice as much visual information, the hoe is capable of even more precise row detection and offers great advantages, especially in heterogeneous, patchy crops, according to Lemken. This eliminates the manual switching between the two cameras. It is still possible to select only one camera with a good view, for example if the other camera is outside the field boundary.
Alternatively, the AutoSwitch Cam Mode can be activated via the settings. In this mode, the machine is automatically controlled via the camera that receives the best image. The system switches as soon as the image quality falls below a set threshold. This ensures consistently precise row guidance until the next turning operation. The Combi Cam and AutoSwitch Cam functions are also available for existing Lemken Steketee hoeing machines via a software update.