Patented Soft Robotic Gripper Could Transform Blackberry Harvesting
By
PaulHoule
Hot, fresh, and worth queueing round the block for.
Summary
A soft robotic gripper developed at the University of Arkansas (U of A) has been patented and could revolutionize the blackberry harvesting industry. With farm labor shortages and the delicate nature of blackberries requiring hand-picking, this technology offers a high-tech solution to boost efficiency and economic output in the berry industry.
Key quotes
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In Arkansas alone, fresh-market blackberries contribute $24.3 million each year to the state’s economy.
A new berry-picking robot gripper developed at the U of A could give growers a high-tech rep.
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