HarvestFlex Strawberry Picking Robot Showcased at National Smart Agriculture Education Innovation Conference
On May 24, 2025, our HarvestFlex strawberry harvesting robot was invited to demonstrate at the National Smart Agriculture Education Innovation Conference in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, coinciding with the launch ceremony of the National Vocational College Smart Agriculture Skills Competition. The live picking demonstrations attracted widespread attention from agricultural educators and industry experts across China.
Event Highlights
- Live Demonstrations:
Conducted multiple successful picking cycles, showcasing:- Soft-gripping technology (<3% fruit damage rate)
- Real-time recognition (95% accuracy in clustered fruit conditions)
- Expert Engagement:
Received optimization suggestions from several institutions on:- Picking cycle time reduction
- End-effector design improvements
- Industry-Academia Collaboration:
Initiated talks with many vocational colleges for:- Training equipment purchasement
Ya Xiong
Research Professor
My research interests include agricultural robotics, manipulator design, computer vision and path planning.