Whitham, Curtis & Cook, P.C.
Robotic systems, methods, and end-effectors for harvesting produce
Robotic systems and specialized end-effectors provide for automated harvesting of produce such as fresh market apples. An underactuated design using tendons and flexure joints with passive compliance increases robustness to position error, overcoming a significant limitation of previous fruit harvesting end-effectors. Some devices use open-loop control, provide a shape-adaptive grasp, and produce contact forces similar to those used during optimal hand picking patterns. Other benefits include relatively low weight, low cost, and simplicity.
Washington State University
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Changki Qin Abhisesh Manoj Joseph Ryan
Mo Zhang Silwal Karkee Davidson