The development of the picking robot by ETH Zurich’s spin-off, Floating Robotics, is a noteworthy advancement in agricultural robotics, particularly for greenhouse operations. This robot, currently being tested at Beerstecher AG’s greenhouse in Hinwil, is engineered to execute repetitive tasks like defoliating, harvesting, and boxing vegetables. The harsh conditions of greenhouses, with high humidity (80%) and temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, make it a challenging work environment. The robot’s introduction aims to alleviate these challenges. Bianca Curcio, in charge of production at Beerstecher AG and an ETH Zurich alumna, highlighted the robot’s significance: “The robot primarily takes over strenuous and … Continue reading Agricultural Innovation at Beerstecher AG: How ETH’s Picking Robot is Reshaping Greenhouse Work