Harvesting robots are getting smarter all the time. EPFL researchers are using a silicone raspberry to make them even smarter. Raspberries are difficult to harvest due to their delicate structure. CREATE engineers have designed a silicone raspberry that can tell the robot how much pressure is applied. Its properties can be adjusted to simulate the fruits’ resistance.
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With this feedback, robots learn how to harvest raspberries without damaging them. This system consists of a gripper with 2 x 3D printed fingers attached to a robotic arm. You can find out more about it here.