Emerging Technology II: Improving On-Farm and Food System Sustainability Through Automation
2:00pm - 4:00pm
This session will discuss two automation technologies that improve on-farm and food system sustainability and efficiency. There will also a discussion of technical and market updates on technologies presented during the 2023 GLExpo Emerging Technology Series.

Flexible Sensor Technology for Safe Robotic Harvesting
2:00pm - 2:40pm
In this talk, Dr. Tan will present a soft sensor technology that provides contact pressure feedback. Dr. Tan and his team have demonstrated its integration with soft and traditional robotic grippers and its potential applications in measuring produce ripeness and ensuring safe handling in robotic harvesting and handling.
Xiaobo Tan - Michigan State University

A Multi-arm Robotic System for Apple Harvesting
2:40pm - 3:20pm
The apple industry is facing severe challenges due to the shortage and high cost of harvesting labors. In this presentation, Dr. Li will present the development of a new multi-arm robotic system for harvesting apples. Field evaluation in the 2023 season will be presented and future improvements will be discussed.
Zhaojian Li - Michigan State University

2023 GLExpo Emerging Technology Series Updates
3:20pm-3:50pm
A discussion of technical and market updates on technologies presented during the 2023 GLExpo Emerging Technology Series.
Julia Miller - Michigan State University

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