Strawberry Harvesting Robot (HarvestFlex / 柔采)
Overview
Our Strawberry Harvesting Robot is a fully autonomous system designed to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in strawberry farming. Equipped with advanced AI vision and a patented low-damage gripper, it identifies and harvests ripe strawberries with precision and care.
Key Features
- AI Vision System: Uses computer vision to detect ripe strawberries and assess their quality.
- Low-Damage Gripper: A patented gripper ensures gentle handling, minimizing damage to the fruit.
- Autonomous Navigation: Moves seamlessly through strawberry rows, avoiding obstacles and optimizing harvesting paths.
- High Efficiency: Capable of harvesting strawberries at a speed comparable to human workers, with consistent quality.
Impact
This robot reduces reliance on manual labor, lowers harvesting costs, and ensures high-quality strawberries for consumers. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale strawberry farms facing labor shortages.
Ya Xiong
Research Professor
My research interests include agricultural robotics, manipulator design, computer vision and path planning.