Research

The overall goal is to develop an affordable, efficient, profitable, accessible, and sustainable production system for tree fruit farms of the future through the adoption of integrated horticultural and engineering solutions.

Specifically, we are pursuing four integrated objectives connecting socio-economics, orchard-system design, human-machine intelligence and broader adoptions.

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A center built for systems approach to orchard robotics

Socio-Economics

Understanding labor, investment and adoption pathways so automation and robotics create measurable value to growers.

Orchard System Optimization

Designing tree architectures, field operations and technology together as one productive system.

Human-Machine Intelligent Systems

Developing multi-purpose robotic systems using novel approaches for perception, manipulation, control and systems integration.

Broadening Adoption

Connecting education, extension, workforce development and stakeholder participation enabling broader technology adoption.

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