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Beyond harvesting, these robots incorporate sophisticated inspection systems. Once a berry is picked, it is suspended into a chamber equipped with multiple cameras and LED lights. These visual sensors provide a comprehensive view of the fruit, enabling the robot to assess quality and determine whether the berry is suitable for retail. This automated inspection ensures only the best produce makes it to the shelves, enhancing quality control and reducing labor costs.
Automated Storage and Sorting
After inspection, the robot intelligently sorts the berries into different pathways—whether into a waste shoot or a packaging line—based on the quality assessment. This process is automated and seamless, streamlining the entire harvesting-to-sorting operation.