Description
3D2cut are smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence and augmented reality that guide vineyard workers in gentle pruning to improve vine health, reduce inputs, and accelerate training. The approach aims to support pruners and vineyard managers by standardizing pruning decisions and reducing reliance on lengthy training.
Technology
3D2cut combines a Vine Vision System™ based on deep-learning computer vision to identify vine nodes and branches with a Pruning Expert System™ that encodes expert rules for cut placement. Recommended cuts are displayed through AR glasses, while a web platform provides multilingual training modules, lessons, and assessments to support consistent pruning practices and quality control.
Target
Intended users include vineyard workers, seasonal laborers, pruning supervisors, and farm advisors in viticulture.
Business model
3D2cut applies a fee-based model centered on its Digital Pruning Practice e-learning platform. The company offers a free demo, per license with course access and progress tracking, customized training packages on request, and discounted education licenses. Pricing for the AR pruning assistant with AI/AR glasses is not publicly disclosed.
Impact
According to the company’s website, the system aims to improve pruning consistency and reduce wood-disease risks by operationalizing expert gentle pruning guidance.
Partners
Idiap Research Institute; The Ark Foundation for Innovation in Valais
Four Betters
Better production
Better environment
Better life
