The application of robotic arm in agriculture. Let's see its excellent performance in the orchard!
A main speaker from RealMan Robotics discusses using robotic arms to automate crop handling and harvesting in greenhouse operations in Switzerland, alongside Floating Robotics.
In this talk
- 0:24
Automating daily farm work
The system aims to automate part of farmers’ daily operations, where staffing shortages limit the work they can do. It is intended for farms that already have a productive setup.
- 0:44
Why precise cutting matters
A clean cut at the plant stem can help prevent later disease problems and maintain produce quality for sale. The speaker compares this requirement to training workers to make sharp cuts when harvesting tomatoes on trusses.
- 1:10
Using vision to pick crops
Cameras observe crops from different angles, and computer vision recognizes objects. The system then directs the arm to pick at the identified 3D position.
- 1:34
Unfolding reusable produce crates
The speaker describes green Eko crates used in Switzerland to ship produce. Floating Robotics developed a system over the prior year to unfold the crates.
- 1:57
Adapting to existing greenhouses
Swiss greenhouses may grow many varieties in small spaces, so the robotic solution needs flexibility. The speaker says the harvesting components can work across the process and that greenhouses can use existing infrastructure, materials, and knowledge when adopting the system.
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