Robotic mushroom picker
The project focuses on developing an automated mushroom harvesting system that combines precise height sensors with an intelligent robotic arm. The sensors measure the mushrooms’ height in real-time and compare the data to a predefined optimal harvesting height. When a mushroom reaches the desired height, the system activates an LED light, signaling the robotic arm to carry out the harvesting process accurately and gently, without damaging other mushrooms or the growth substrate.
Through this smart automation, the system streamlines the harvesting process, ensures the produce is picked at the perfect time, and enhances productivity while reducing costs and labor.
Prototype
For Loop Flowchart
Bill of Materials
Circuit Diagram
Arduino Code
Video
Future Steps
In the future, the system can be upgraded by integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to detect additional parameters such as color, texture, and the maturity level of mushrooms.
Moreover, advanced robotic arms equipped with touch sensors and mobility capabilities will enable more precise and fully autonomous harvesting
