

840: Delicate Viticultural Robotics
24 snips Nov 29, 2024
Discover the fascinating world where AI and robotics revolutionize the wine industry. Explore how advanced sensors and machine learning enhance the delicate process of harvesting premium wine grapes, ensuring efficiency without damaging the fruit. Learn about innovative solutions connecting skilled operators to robotic systems, tackling labor shortages in vineyards. This transformative technology is set to redefine not just viticulture but also the future of precision agriculture as a whole.
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Delicate Grape Harvesting
- Automating grape harvesting is tricky due to the grapes' sensitivity, especially for premium wines.
- These grapes are valued around $6,000 per ton, making delicate handling crucial.
Viticultural Robotics Project
- Queen Mary University of London and Extend Robotics partner to automate grape harvesting.
- They combine spectroscopic analysis and pressure-sensitive robotics.
VR-Controlled Data Acquisition
- The project uses VR control (Meta Quest 3) for precise robot guidance.
- This approach helps generate training data for future autonomous operation.