This project is a prototype robotic arm designed for nutmeg harvesting, featuring a lifting mechanism at the base to extend reach and adaptability.

Nutmeg Harvesting Robotic Arm Prototype

  • Date

    01-04-2019

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This project is a prototype robotic arm designed for nutmeg harvesting, featuring a lifting mechanism at the base to extend reach and adaptability. The system integrates Raspberry Pi 3 for high-level processing and Arduino Uno for motor control. A webcam paired with OpenCV is used for real-time image processing to detect and locate nutmeg fruits. The arm, actuated by servo motors, responds to visual inputs to position itself for harvesting actions.

Key Features:
Vision System: Webcam with OpenCV for fruit detection and tracking.
Control Units: Raspberry Pi 3 for image processing and Arduino Uno for actuator control.
Robotic Arm with Lifting Base: Servo-driven arm mounted on a lifting mechanism for extended reach.
Prototype Focus: Demonstrates feasibility of combining low-cost hardware and computer vision for agricultural automation.

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