Robotics in Protected Cultivation

E. van Henten; C.W. Bac; J. Hemming; Y. Edan

doi:10.3182/20130828-2-SF-3019.00070

Robotics in Protected Cultivation

E. van Henten, C.W. Bac, J. Hemming, Y. Edan

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Abstract

This paper reviews robotics for protected cultivation systems. Based on a short description of the greenhouse crop production process, the current state in greenhouse mechanization and the challenges for robotics in protected cultivation are identified. Examples of current greenhouse robotics research are presented. Since the complex working environment constitutes a considerable challenge to robotics, opportunities will be identified to deal with this complexity. Solutions can be found in developing more advanced technology, including multiple sensor approaches, sensor fusion and artificial intelligence concepts and in human-robot collaboration. Alternatively, solutions can be found in modifying the working environment. The paper also pleas for the development of more generic solutions to deal with the small and very scattered markets of robots in protected cultivation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	4th IFAC Conference on Modelling and Control in Agriculture, Horticulture and Post Harvest Industry, 27-30 August, 2013, Espoo, Finland
Editors	A. Visala
Publisher	IFAC
Pages	170-177
ISBN (Print)	9783902823441
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3182/20130828-2-SF-3019.00070
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	4th IFAC Conference on Modelling and Control in Agriculture, Horticulture and Post Harvest Industry, Espoo, Finlalnd - Duration: 27 Aug 2013 → 30 Aug 2013

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposium	4th IFAC Conference on Modelling and Control in Agriculture, Horticulture and Post Harvest Industry, Espoo, Finlalnd
Period	27/08/13 → 30/08/13

Keywords

Artificial intelligence
Human-robot collaboration
Motion planning
Optimal design
Protected cultivation
Robotics
Sensor
Sensor fusion

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CROPS: Intelligent sensing and manipulation for sustainable production and harvesting of high value crops, clever robots for crops
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Project: EU research project

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van Henten, E, Bac, CW, Hemming, J & Edan, Y 2013, Robotics in Protected Cultivation. in A Visala (ed.), 4th IFAC Conference on Modelling and Control in Agriculture, Horticulture and Post Harvest Industry, 27-30 August, 2013, Espoo, Finland. IFAC, pp. 170-177, 4th IFAC Conference on Modelling and Control in Agriculture, Horticulture and Post Harvest Industry, Espoo, Finlalnd, 27/08/13. https://doi.org/10.3182/20130828-2-SF-3019.00070

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