A "hand" on FFRobotics' automated harvesting machine reaches out to pick an apple. FFRobotics is working with the Washington tree Fruit Research Commission to develop a machine that can replace human apple pickers in the hope of having the state's apple harvest 50% automated within 10 years.
March 14, 2021
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Apple-picking robots set to revolutionize orchard work
WENATCHEE — Every year, during Washington state’s autumn apple harvest, hands reach out to pick apples around 13 billion times.