As labor shortages continue to plague farmers worldwide, a glimmer of hope appears on the horizon in the form of AI-driven robots coming to their rescue.

Developed by the Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, these impressive bots are combating the escalating labor shortage that leaves vast quantities of fruit to decay on trees.

The Tevel robots hover near fruit trees and deftly pick the ripest fruits with their suction arms, gently placing them into collection bins.

Tethered to a platform for continuous power supply, these tireless pickers work day and night without complaints, visas, lunch breaks, or backtalk.

What sets these robots apart is their artificial intelligence. Equipped with cameras, they precisely assess each fruit’s size and color, ensuring they only harvest perfectly ripe specimens.

Furthermore, they provide real-time updates to farmers on harvesting progress, estimated completion time, quantity picked, and associated costs, acting as high-tech sidekicks to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Yaniv Maor, the founder and CEO of Tevel, was inspired to create the company after a TV documentary highlighted the demanding nature of fruit picking. The startup has come a long way, now securing $30 million in funding and employing 60 individuals.

Tevel’s flying autonomous robots (FARs) hold a distinct advantage over other robotic fruit-picking solutions, which are largely ground-based and lack the agility and cost-effectiveness of Tevel’s FARs.

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Currently, these robots are being utilized in various fruit-rich locations, from Israel’s Golan Heights to California’s valleys, harvesting Asian pears, apples, peaches, and nectarines.

The company’s ambitious expansion plans include venturing into Spain, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. Moreover, they aim to train the robots to pick more challenging fruits like avocados and mangos, which require cutting from the stem.

Although these robots may not yet match the picking speed of humans, their 24/7 workability provides a significant advantage. Additionally, they will help to avoid lost fruit due to rot as they easily reach the fruit at the top of the trees that are harder and more time consuming for humans to pick.

The advent of AI and robotics is leaving a significant impact across various industries, including Hollywood, where discussions arise about the potential replacement of actors with AI-generated counterparts.

Similarly, in the food industry where robots are showcasing the efficiency of automation, raising questions about the future role of human servers and chefs.

In the agricultural sector, Tevel’s flying fruit-picking robots are representative of the future. There really will be no place that AI will not have an impact.

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