Company Name:
TECHCAPITAL RESOURCES SDN BHD (679831-D)
Sector
Digital Agriculture, Manufacturing
Tech Enabler
Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Big Data Analytics
Overview:
An effective robot coordinate system for manipulating items in its work area, especially on pick and place tasks. The end effector can be designed to suit the customer requirements, various product types, dimensions, and payloads. Applicable in Agricultural or Manufacturing Sector (F&B, Wood etc), this system can perform various highly repetitive tasks, reducing the number of workers required. A good example of its application is installing the system in a greenhouse to automate the entire process of tomato cultivation and harvesting. This would allow a farmer to manage the greenhouse with less effort and greater efficiency
Pain Points:
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Labor shortages and high labor cost As the new generation typically stay away from labour intensive jobs, business owners are heavily reliant on foreign workers to operate the greenhouses.
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Inconsistent quality and productivity By automating tasks such as pick and place operations, the system ensures consistent quality and productivity, reducing the variability that can occur with manual labor.Inefficiency in task management
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In environments like greenhouses, the system can streamline operations allowing for more efficient management of tasks and resources, leading to improved overall efficiency.
Solution/Services:
Linear Robot: Smart Agrobotic Greenhouse.
Capable of automating various processes depending on the configuration. The system features a Modular End Effector System, allowing operators to easily swap out the robot's tool at the end effector to change its automated function based on current tasks.
Key Features and Functionalities
- Gripper: to pick pots and place them in the Control Room.
- Misting: to spray fertilizer or pesticide onto the plants throughout the greenhouse.
- Camera: to inspect the tomatoes using Ai, analysing their growth to determine their ripeness, and to detect any pests
Implementation:
- The system components and structure are being transported into the greenhouse, piece by piece, and assembled there.
- Based on the system design, the assembly is aligned with the greenhouse structure to create a systematic tomato plantation.
- The infrastructure is configured to ensure the power supply, water supply, and internet connectivity are safe and secured for a reliable outdoor system
Benefit:
- Achieves a 40% increase in processing efficiency.
- Enhances productivity and output by 30%.
- Boosts revenue generation by 30%.
- Decreases reliance on foreign labor.
- Improves working conditions.
- Creates job opportunities for skilled workers