Harvesting Innovation: Efficiency Through Orchard Automation
- Length
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
- Note
- Registration is required for all events, regardless of cost.
- Event Format
- On-Demand | Recorded
About the Live Webinar
Discover the future of tree fruit orchard management with our seminar on precision and automated technologies. This session will examine the potential of automation through sensing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, highlighting their role in enhancing the sustainability of the tree fruit industry. Attendees will gain insights into ongoing projects focused on reducing labor dependence and improving production efficiency, offering a glimpse into innovative solutions shaping the future of orchard operations.
Event Details
A free one-hour webinar led by Penn State Extension Experts.
The Harvesting Innovation Webinar Series is a monthly initiative that brings together innovators, educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore advancements in technology for food, agriculture, natural and living systems, community development, and education. Each session features a presentation from leading researchers, followed by an interactive Q&A and an optional discussion on next steps. The series highlights emerging technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in real-world applications.
Following the webinar, participants may join a facilitated discussion to identify opportunities, challenges, and potential initiatives for future research, programs, and projects.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Farmers, growers, processors, wholesalers, and distributors
- Agriculture, environment, and natural resource professionals
- Researchers and extension educators
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Technology and engineering professionals interested in food, farming, agriculture, the environment, and natural resources
- Stakeholders interested in emerging technologies for food, agriculture, natural and living systems, community development, and education
- Foundational knowledge of emerging and advanced technology
- Research, projects, programs, and initiatives related to emerging and advanced technology
- Current and potential industry applications of emerging and advanced technology
- Opportunities to exchange ideas with peers, receive feedback, and explore new collaborations
- Ways to contribute to integrating and advancing critical technologies for agriculture and living systems
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