Applications of Robotics and UAVs in Orchards for Fruit Picking

Due to the intense seasonality, high labor intensity, and high cost, picking fruit and vegetables typically requires a significant amount of personnel, material resources, and time. The fruit and vegetable picking is a critical role in the agricultural production chain. At the same time, the world i...

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Published in:	Environmental Sciences Proceedings
Main Authors:	Saddam Hussain, Kainat Fatima, Muhammad Jehanzeb Masud Cheema, Shoaib Rashid Saleem, Tahir Iqbal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Subjects:	robotics smart farming horticulture UAV fruit picking
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4931/23/1/29

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