Robotic Harvester Revolutionizes Citrus Picking
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Engineering students at Fresno State are developing a robotic tool to transform citrus harvesting. The machine, which began testing in February 2024, has shown promising results with precise stem cuts. Led by Professor Alaeddin Milhim, the project has received over $100,000 from the F3 Coalition. The device uses cameras to identify ripe fruit and plucks them into bins, aiming to reduce the physical strain on workers and address the shrinking labor pool. The team plans to add more arms for faster, autonomous operation within two years, with interest from major grower Wonderful Company.
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