Description: In this installment of the WSU-OSU Tree Fruit Extension seminar series, Dr. Vougioukas discusses how co-robotic harvest-aid platforms can aid harvesting speed by eliminating some of the issues faced by using fixed-zone platforms. Audience Q&A is included.
About the speaker: Dr. Stavros G. Vougioukas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis. He works in the area of agricultural robotics, mechanization, and automation for specialty crops. His focus is on the design, development, and testing of actuators, sensors, and control systems for optimal management of inputs and products.