Autonomous dual-arm mobile robotic system for plant tissue sampling
Innovative robotic system with dual-arm coordination and intelligent perception for precise plant tissue sampling. Features modular end-effectors and advanced navigation algorithms to handle delicate plants in confined spaces.
Overview
The autonomous dual-arm mobile robotic system is designed to revolutionize plant tissue sampling by combining advanced perception with dexterous manipulation. This system is equipped with intelligent scene understanding capabilities and dual-arm coordination to ensure precise handling of delicate plant tissues. It is particularly suitable for applications in agriculture and botanical research, where accuracy and care are paramount.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Intelligent perception system: Utilizes multimodal semantic segmentation algorithms for visual scene understanding and task execution.
- Dual-arm coordination: Implements coordinated control behavior, with one arm assisting and the other performing active manipulation, mirroring human dexterity.
- Modular end-effectors: Features innovative designs such as cutting end-effectors and soft grippers tailored for delicate handling of diverse plant shapes and sizes.
- Advanced navigation: Equipped with lidar, TOF, odometry, and INS-based navigation algorithms, ensuring efficient operation in confined environments.
- Integration and testing: The system undergoes rigorous testing and integration to ensure seamless operation of its subsystems, including the perception, control, and mobility units.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 3, this technology is in the active development phase, with ongoing efforts to define system specifications, develop novel end-effectors, and enhance navigation and perception algorithms. The next steps include dataset acquisition for training, further algorithm development, and comprehensive integration and testing.
About Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) is Spain’s national public research organization and the country’s largest R&D institution, with a nationwide network of institutes across major innovation hubs. Many labs are co‑located with universities, hospitals, and science parks, giving partners plug‑and‑play access to advanced facilities, pilot‑scale capabilities, and testing services. Industry collaborates through contract research, sponsored development, and shared core facilities, with pathways into multi‑site European consortia. Research is supported by competitive European programs and Spain’s national funding agencies. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and spin‑off formation to accelerate commercialization.
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