Dual-Armed Tomato Picking Robot Wins at GreenTech

💡 GRoW, a tomato harvesting robot, is being looked at by its developers as an answer to labor shortages and time efficiency, as well as the future of tech-driven agriculture.

📌 What is GRoW?:

▶ An autonomous, dual-armed tomato picking robot enhanced with 3D mapping to memorize grow spaces and reduce obstacles

▶ Night vision scanning to harvest 24/7, reducing photosynthetic length normally utilized during harvests after dark

▶ On-board boxing system that places picked tomatoes onto a trolley that carries the produce into self-stacking packaging containers

🎯 Powered by AI, GRow’s manufacturers, Ridder and MetoMotion, predict GRoW will cut labor intensity by 80%, while also replenishing the absent man-power brought on by labor shortages. By replacing manual labor, as well as being equipped with cost-reduction night vision, GRoW’s calculated annual cost reduction is about 50%. GRoW was unveiled at this year’s GreenTech’s Robot Challenge, winning first place.

📷 Image: GRoW, from MetoMotion

FAQs

Q1: How does GRoW identify ripe tomatoes for picking?

GRoW utilizes advanced sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to identify ripe tomatoes based on color, size, and other predetermined parameters.

Q2: Can GRoW be adapted to pick other crops besides tomatoes?

The adaptability of GRoW to pick other crops depends on the specific requirements and characteristics of each crop. Customization may be needed for optimal performance.

Q3: Does GRoW require significant maintenance and technical expertise?

While regular maintenance is essential, GRoW is designed with user-friendly interfaces and intuitive controls to minimize the need for extensive technical expertise.