Fox Robotics develops the Hugo RTTM, an Autonomous Mobile Robot designed for soft fruit farms that autonomously transports harvested produce and collects real-time data on picker productivity. This technology addresses labor shortages in agriculture by enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste, ultimately increasing profitability for farmers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Soft fruit farms face significant labor shortages, leading to inefficiencies in harvesting and increased operational costs. Traditional manual harvesting methods also result in produce waste due to delays in transportation from the field to collection points. The lack of real-time data on picker productivity further hinders optimization of farm operations.
Solution
Fox Robotics offers the Hugo RTTM, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed to assist human pickers on soft fruit farms. Hugo autonomously transports harvested produce from pickers to designated collection points, optimizing logistics and reducing delays. The robot uses AI to navigate efficiently in fields and polytunnels, adapting to various weather conditions. By integrating with a web application and HOLA hubs, Hugo provides real-time data capture on picker productivity, enabling farmers to monitor and improve overall efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes soft fruit farms seeking to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce labor costs, and minimize produce waste.
Features
- Autonomous navigation in fields and polytunnels using AI-powered path planning
- Real-time data capture of produce weight and picker information
- Integration with a web application for tracking produce collection and labor productivity
- Compatibility with HOLA hubs for precise location identification of pickers and collection points
- Durable design for operation in various weather conditions
- Easy setup and implementation without requiring changes to existing farm infrastructure
- API integration with existing farm management systems