MUMBAI, India, April 20 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441078595 A) filed by St. Martin's Engineering College, Secunderabad, Telangana, on Oct. 16, 2024, for 'intellegent ripped fruit plucking robot.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. P. Santosh Kumar Patra; Dr. D. V. Sreekanth; Mrs. K. Hemalatha; Y. Chandrasekhar Yadav; Eedarada Manohar; Guttula Jishnu; Kolla Venkata Vishnu Teja; Samala Vamshidhar Reddy; Patlolla Sai Pranav; Jangam Jemimah; Bagari Mahesh; Chippada Yeshwanth; Mailaram Shekar; Uppalwai Manikanta; Vallepu Rakesh; Vankdoth Ram Singh; Kongara Kiran Kumar; Nampally Abhinay Kumar; Varakala Sai Teja; Varala Ramana Kumar; and Papulla Keshavardhan.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Ripped Fruit Plucking Robot designed using the raspberry pi controller platform. The RFPR isa sophisticated robotic system that combines computer vision and precise manipulation to autonomously detect and harvest ripe fruits from trees. The core components of the RFPR include an raspberry pi controller, a robotic arm, and a camera module. The raspberry pi serves as the brain of the system, facilitating real-time data processing and decision-making algorithms. The camera module is responsible for capturing high-resolution images of the fruit-laden branches. These images are then processed using computer vision techniques to identify and analyse the ripeness of each fruit based on colour, size, and texture characteristics. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the RFPR continuously improves its fruit recognition accuracy over time. Once the ripe fruits are identified, the robotic arm, actuated by servo motors, moves with precision and delicacy to pluck the fruits from the tree. The development of the robotic arm incorporates soft grippers to minimize any potential damage to the plant or surrounding fruits during the plucking process. RFPR is equipped with safety features to prevent collisions with obstacles and ensure the safety of nearby workers."
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