Accurate estimation of pest density is a prerequisite in achieving efficient pest management. An automatic pest detection system with image processing was installed on a robot to recognize brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorphahalys) on leaves of paprika(Capsicumannuumvar.angulosum). The shape of pest was recognized and subsequently the robot arm was moved toward the leaves to spray pesticides. The detection system was efficient along with increasing population densities increased. The robot with image processing system was useful for estimating population densities in spatial and temporal domain efficiently.

• Chunlei Xia(School of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University)
• Bu-Keun Chung(Department of Biological Sciences, Pusan National University)
• Jang-Myung Lee(Division of Plant Environment, Gyeongnam Agriculatural Research & Extension Service)
• Tae-Soo Chon(Department of Biological Sciences, Pusan National University)