Robotic Harvester Plucks an Apple Every 7 Seconds
29th April 2021
Researchers at Australia’s Monash University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have created a robot that uses a mix of cameras and deep learning algorithms to scan the trees of an orchard and detect the pieces of fruit, which requires it to process information on their shape, orientation and the location of the stem-branch joint to minimize damage to the produce and the surrounding foliage.
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