Artificial intelligence tools solve farm equipment breakdowns
Jenny Schlecht and her husband used artificial intelligence tools to solve problems with unfamiliar and older model balers on their farm that lacked user manuals.
Living on a farm in North Dakota, Jenny Schlecht and her husband used AI tools on their smartphones to operate a newly purchased baler without a manual and equipped with electronic hardware, as well as to troubleshoot technical glitches in their older machines.
New Baler Without a Manual
Struggling to set up the newly acquired electronic-equipped baler which lacked an instruction manual, the couple turned to internet searches and AI-powered tools to find a solution.
Screen and Settings Resolution with AI
When the user manual could not be found via search engine, phone photo search and AI features were used to quickly decode the screen icons, bale size, and density settings.
Overheating Problem and Search for Solutions
When overheating and a smoke smell were noticed while making test bales, AI-powered summaries helped identify stationary parts and potential issues, leading into the spare parts process.
Practical Support for Older Equipment
AI summaries on Google were also utilized for the older machine's twine-tying problem, and temporarily effective suggestions were applied, highlighting the importance of quick technical support for older farm equipment.