New Fruit Harvesting Robot Powered by AI Comes To Life

Collaborative research project using $1 million in USDA funding to help streamline the tedious task of blackberry harvesting with a robotic picker.

Aiming to help alleviate labor issues in the orchard, Washington State University researchers introduce newly developed robotic gripper.

Data- and AI-driven robotic operations are quickly becoming the solutions farmers turn to, not only to speed up operations, but to protect their workers.

The global ag robotics market is projected to grow significantly, from $13.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $86.5 billion by 2033.

Where are the robots? Mechanization matters for pome fruit growers are still daunting — and expensive.

Walt Duflock of Western Growers discusses technology that can help growers take advantage of programs to fund and verify costly production practice changes.

The escalating cost of labor continues to push farm automation to new levels. Report expects an $86.5 billion enterprise by 2033.

With robots now available for all ag sectors, World FIRA 2024 is a unique opportunity for the industry to see next-level functions in the field.

Growers who’ve scoffed at the idea of using robots in the field in the past need to take a fresh look.

Robots growers have been hearing about for decade are finally coming to fruition in the field. Find out what was seen and heard at FIRA USA 2023.

Ag tech company Four Growers has expanded the capabilities of its GR-100 robotic harvester to potentially include cucumbers.

More 2,000 participants expected at the Salinas Sports Complex Sept. 19-21 for an up-close look at ag robotic solutions in action.

Winners will get exclusive access to produce industry leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the sector.

A series of Yaskawa Electric robotic arms will power the world’s largest vertical strawberry farm, operated by Oishii.

Researchers enlist artificial intelligence to design a useful tool for an industry facing future supply challenges, while factoring in the inherent risks.

While automatic vehicles are already on some of today’s farms, it’s matter of time before this technology becomes widespread.

Partnership between Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Four Growers could lead to faster crop advancements, reduced food waste, and more.

GlobalData’s Disruptor Intelligence Center reveals some of the tech-led innovations in ag to obtain higher yields, lower costs, and improved sustainability.

The planet’s only apple show — held in Italy — focused in part on the future of robots in orchards, which after fits and starts, appears bright.