Pick Vegetables and Fruits Short Range Sensor

A short range sensor for picking vegetables and fruits is typically a laser proximity sensor used in agricultural robotics and automated harvesting systems. The laser length measurement sensor helps robots or automated machines detect the presence and position of produce within lose range 10 meters, enabling precise and gentle picking.

Here are some common short range sensors used in picking application:

Laser Range Sensor

1. How it works: Measures reflected laser to determine object proximity.

2. Use case: Detects distance to fruit/vegetable clusters to avoid collisions and guide robotic arms. High resolution distance sensor can also detect the presence of a fruit near the robot gripper.

3. Pros: Low cost, simple, low power, good for short range detection, works in dusty environments.

ToF Lidar Sensor

1. How it works: Measures time for laser light pulses to reflect back from an object.

2. Use case: High precision radar scanner of fruit positions in real time, which is ideal for guiding robotic harvesters.

3. Pros: Accurate depth sensing up to 10m, fast response, works well with complex shapes.

4. Cons: More expensive, and short lidar is sensitive to strong ambient light.

Example Use Case: Robotic Strawberry Harvester

1. ToF lidar sensor scans the plant row to locate ripe strawberries.

2. Laser length measurement sensor ensures the robotic arm doesn’t collide with leaves or stems.

3. Short range sensor confirms contact with the fruit before picking.

4. Gripper gently detaches the berry based on high resolution distance sensor feedback.

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