The Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) is currently developing a robot to detect plant diseases. It aims to help farmers increase yield. They plan to use the AI-powered robot on a banana plantation to detect those with earl-onset diseases, said ASTI Director Franz de Leon told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. This is why the AI models are designed to detect banana-related diseases. De Leon explained the existing practice in plantations is time-consuming and … [Read more...] about ASTI developing a robot that detects plant diseases
Robotics
Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
The Motoman Robotics Division of Yakasawa America has announced the expansion of its HC-series portfolio. The HC10DTP and HC20DTP models are six-axis collaborative robots (cobots) that can be utilised in food material handling, assembly and packaging, to name a few. These tools allow for hand-guided programming, allowing users to direct teach points even without a pendant. The ISO standard tool flange and electrical connections enable a plug and play approach for easy deployment. Through … [Read more...] about Yakasawa rolls out new plug-and-play cobots
Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B
The machine vision industry is projected to see positive growth in the next 3 years, according to analysis conducted by Frost & Sullivan. Market opportunities are driven by increasing demand for automation to boost operations and productivity, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The industry is estimated to reach $14.02 billion in revenue by 2025, up from $10.28 billion in 2020. Annual growth rate is expected to be at 6.4%, with the Asia-Pacific region being the largest and … [Read more...] about Higher demand of machine vision systems to be seen in F&B
