A new robot designed to pick tomatoes has learned to think before it acts, predicting the easiest way to grab each fruit and boosting success rates to 81%. The system uses image recognition with statistical analysis to assess how easy each tomato is to harvest. This smarter approach allows the robot to adjust its angle when needed, paving the way for farms where robots and humans work side by side. The breakthrough could help solve labor shortages in agriculture by automating tasks like harvesting.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260317064512.htm