MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541120529 A) filed by Nandha Engineering College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 2, 2025, for 'sensor assisted automatic jamun fruit harvester for orchard applications.'
Inventor(s) include M. Prasanth; S. Joshika; S. Mohanapriya; and M. Mounika.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The Sensor-Assisted Automatic Jamun Fruit Harvester is an innovative orchard tool designed to overcome the limitations of conventional harvesting methods such as tree climbing, shaking, and manual stick beating, which often lead to fruit damage, slow harvesting, and labour risk. This project integrates sensor-based fruit detection, a motorized picking mechanism, and a microcontroller- controlled system to automate the harvesting process. The sensors identify ripe jamun fruits based on colour or proximity, enabling selective and precise harvesting. The picking head gently plucks the fruit and transfers it into a soft collection bag, reducing bruising and maintaining quality. The entire assembly is mounted on a lightweight telescopic pole, allowing harvesting from tall trees safely and efficiently. This technology reduces labour dependency, enhances harvesting productivity, and ensures high-quality fruit collectiomaking it suitable for small and large orchard applications. The system provides a cost-effective, portable, and user-friendly solution to modernize jamun harvesting practices."
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