Look How Cobot Application Can Transform The Agriculture Industry

The world's population has increased dramatically over the last decade and continues to grow. Food demand is increasing, and the food industry must maximize production. When traditional robots evolved into cobots or collaborative robots, automation advanced even further. Cobots are designed to work alongside humans in a collaborative workspace. The use of cobots in food production is critical in the food supply chain, which includes manufacturing, processing, and distribution.

Planting

Planting marks the start of the production process. It begins with tilling the land and planting the seeds, either in holes or scattered throughout. It was time-consuming and required a large workforce. Farming commercially required more time and money for labor.
Tractors were invented to make labor easier, and then came cobots. Cobots are small and agile enough to navigate the farm. Cobots can be programmed to harvest in restricted areas.

Watering

Water is required for the proper growth of the planted seeds and seedlings. Water is becoming increasingly scarce, and we must conserve it. Since cobots are small and compact, they can easily navigate the farm and pour the exact amount of water the plant requires. This is preferable to sprinkling, which wastes water by directing it to areas where there are no plants.

Harvesting and Picking

Harvesting and picking were done by combine harvesters and tractors when the food and agricultural sectors were automated. These massive machines could only harvest a few crops, such as corn and wheat. Fruits, particularly berries, cannot withstand crushing and destruction by combine harvesters or tractors.

Cobots are ideal for harvesting such delicate crops. They have sophisticated capabilities for complex work and can determine which fruits are ripe for picking. They are more adaptable, and precise, and work faster than humans. This saves money and time while also ensuring that the food brought to the market is always fresh.

Milking

Dairy farms have large herds of cattle, and milking times are extremely busy. Before milking, the laborious task of rounding the cows, washing, and disinfecting them must be completed. To prevent infections, the udders are washed and disinfected again after milking. A Cobot can perform this procedure quickly and efficiently, giving the farmhand more time to tend to the milk.

Final Thoughts 

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace in order to meet the enormous demand for food as the world's population grows. There is a need to be more efficient while also lowering costs. Cobots are extremely efficient and can work for extended periods of time with no breaks.

For maximum output, the process from farm to table can be automated. This is made possible by the use of cobots, which also maximize profits. Drones are especially useful for a variety of tasks such as crop monitoring and cattle herding.

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