S-H Robotics Lab's Strawberry Harvesting Robot Showcased on CCTV-4

During the 2025 National Two Sessions, CCTV-4’s special program “Two Sessions I Care About” spotlighted cutting-edge agricultural technologies, featuring the strawberry harvesting robot developed by S-H Robotics Lab. The robot exemplifies China’s progress toward “high-quality development of agricultural machinery” as outlined in the 2025 Central Document No. 1.

Innovation Highlights

The fully autonomous robot, independently designed and patented by the S-H Robotics Lab, integrates AI and advanced engineering to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in strawberry farming. Some features include:

  • Rigid-Flexible Coupling Harvesting Gripper:
    Reduces picking damage to 3%, matching manual harvesting precision, while offering superior error tolerance for varied fruit conditions.

  • LingXtend 1 Robotic Arm:
    Performs complex motions like “splitting,” “bending,” obstacle avoidance, and mobile grasping, enabling dual-arm continuous harvesting in dense crop environments.

  • FieldRover Mobile Platform:
    Achieves four-wheel differential steering, on-the-spot turning, diagonal walking, and precision speed control. Adjustable wheelbase and axle distance ensure adaptability to diverse field layouts.

Looking Ahead

As the lab continues to refine its designs, these advancements promise to empower farmers, reduce costs, and pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable agricultural future.

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Ya Xiong
Ya Xiong
Research Professor

My research interests include agricultural robotics, manipulator design, computer vision and path planning.