The Abundant Robotics Apple Harvester is a harvest robot by Abundant Robotics, priced at $300K-$500K. It is currently available through pilot programs. Compatible crops include apples. It delivers up to 50% labor cost reduction.
Abundant Robotics Apple Harvester
The Abundant Robotics apple harvester was a pioneering autonomous fruit picking system that used vacuum-based suction to gently detach ripe apples from trees. Using LIDAR and computer vision to identify pickable fruit, the system's suction cups applied calibrated negative pressure to detach apples without bruising or stem damage. The robot navigated autonomously between orchard rows on a self-propelled platform, picking at rates comparable to human workers. Though the company later pivoted, its technology demonstrated that autonomous tree fruit harvesting was technically achievable and influenced numerous subsequent harvest robotics ventures. The technology was trialed in Washington State apple orchards.
Abundant Robotics Apple Harvester Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | Near-human rate |
| Damage | Minimal bruising |
| Method | Vacuum suction |
| Vision | LIDAR + cameras |
| Price Range | $300,000 - $500,000 |
| Coverage Area | 1-2 acres/day |
| Deployment Status | pilot |
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Abundant Robotics
Hayward, CA
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