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Inflatable fabric robotic arm picks apples

A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers may someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...
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Inflating robot developed in Washington aims to pick apples as gently as humans

The Pacific Northwest is an apple-growing powerhouse. About 80% of the United States’ fresh apple crop is grown in Oregon and Washington. Now engineers at Washington State University are working on ...
Earth.com

Farm robots reduce need for manual harvesting

Farm robot boosts harvest success by clearing leaves, helping farmers tackle labor shortages with smarter automation.

Apples, mushrooms and corn. Made-in-Kitchener robots are working farmers' fields

CBC KW is featuring local tech companies working with agricultural producers. They have developed machines, and in many cases ...
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WSU researchers develop robotic arm to aid with labor and boost productivity in orchards

PULLMAN, Wash. — A cost-effective, robotic apple picker arm developed by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) could someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores, according to ...
eWeek

China’s Wall-B Robot Can Pick Up Trash, but Home Tasks Still Stump It

Backed by Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, X Square is already moving toward real-world testing. The company said it ...