MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611109389 A) filed by Vivekananda Global University on September 11, 2026, for Automated Orchard Management Device.

Inventors include Ayush Raj; Ayush Raj Gupta; Raushan Kumar; Kavish Jain; and Dr. Manu Faujdar.

The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.

Abstract: An automated orchard management device, comprises a body 101, extendable legs 103 for manoeuvring, and L shaped articulated limbs 105 for loosening compact soil and forming ridges. A LiDAR module detects raised soil, pits, and surface variations, while articulated links 107 with flaps 108 form furrows. A seed sowing unit dispenses seeds at ...