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New 3D Laser Scanner Developed for Harvesting Robots
Robotics engineers at the University of Würzburg have developed a novel 3D laser scanner system for precise plant analysis in the field for the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam.
To further improve the sensor technology of field robots, Andreas Nüchter's team has developed a novel 3D laser scanner system for the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam. It aims to provide a better understanding of the condition of plants, for example by reliably measuring the water content of fruits – a criterion that is crucial for determining the right time to harvest. Andreas Nüchter is a very good cooperation partner for the ATB: his group is also developing very similar methods and laser scanners for space applications.
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