Research in agricultural engineeringThe robot as a harvest helper
The research team at the Australian Center for Field Robotics develops robots and intelligent software for agriculture. We show what the robots can do in a series of pictures.
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Rippa, the robot for intelligent perception and precision application, is a prototype for the vegetable growing industry. Based on the design of Ladybird, the researchers have modified the platform configuration for Rippa to make it lighter, more robust and easier to operate. Mounted on Rippa is Viipa, an intelligent precision applicator that allows the robot to spray weeds precisely and at high speed.