During this first edition of Studio RoboCrops, you will learn first-hand the key challenges identified by growers of cucumber, sweet peppers, eggplants and soft fruit, concerning the automation of their harvesting process.

Which developers are currently working on commercial robots for a range of crops? What are specific challenges for different crops on the path towards a commercially viable robot? For example, which innovations are being developed to identify which cucumbers to harvest, or how to pick soft fruit in a gentle way? In this first edition, companies will pitch their company and technology and we will get a perspective from growers and sector experts on this topic.

Program

11:00 – 11:10
Opening and introduction by moderator Harrij Schmeitz (Glas4.0)

11:10 – 11:20
Marcel van Koppen (Rijk Zwaan)  speaks about the perspective from practise

Pitches

11:20 – 11:30
Fieldwork Robotics – Rui Andres, CEO

11:30 – 11:40
Octinion – Tom Coen, CEO & Founder

11:40 – 11:50
Four Growers – Brandon Contino, CEO

11:50 – 12:00
VDL ETG Projects – Harrie Schonewille, Managing Director

Q&A

12:00 – 12:15
Reflections

12:15 – 12:45
Reactions & Q&A by webinar participants

12:45 – 13:00
Wrap-up