Improved version of ‘Robocrop’ only picks ripe raspberries

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2024-08-27
Improved version of ‘Robocrop’ only picks ripe raspberries

Fieldwork Robotics claim that Fieldworker 1, nicknamed Robocrop, a new version of the world’s first raspberry-picking robot, powered by artificial intelligence, can detect more accurately than previous models whether a berry is ripe and can pick fruit faster because its grippers have greater reach and flexibility. It is to be employed on farms in the UK, Australia, and Portugal over the coming 12 months.

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