The Harvesting Robot by Ridder

The Harvesting Robot by Ridder

We deliver reliable, practice-proven automated harvesting with clear labor reduction and a path to cost-effective operation.

The answer to labor shortages

Greenhouse horticulture faces serious labour challenges, with scarcity of resource for crop maintenance and harvesting. Added to this, increasing expenses and reduced migration are leading to significant harvesting cost rises.

 

The Ridder Tomato Harvesting Robot allows you to build your business without adding to your team of skilled workers. It makes you less dependent on seasonal labour, creates more predictable production, reduces training and onboarding for employees, and allows for more flexible use of employee skills.

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24/7 operation

Harvest continuously when your tomatoes are ready. The robot operates day and night, supported by smart battery systems for reliable uptime.

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80% labor savings

The robot can reduce harvest labor for vine tomatoes up to 80%, helping employees shift from repetitive harvesting to more valuable operational tasks.

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50% cost reduction

Our tomato harvesting robot can save up to 50% on cost for the entire harvesting process.

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Smooth Integration

Designed for seamless integration into existing greenhouse operations, logistics, packing and handling systems.

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Extensive data-collection

Real time data collection gives growers valuable insights for better crop management, yield forecasts and production analysis.

Knowledge paper download

Robotics in horticulture: the future is here!

A lack of skilled greenhouse workers can result in business disruptions and overall, negatively impact greenhouse operations. Thanks to new innovations such as the Harvesting Robot by Ridder, these problems can be tackled. But the opportunity to develop a greenhouse robot does not end with harvesting tomatoes; the possibilities of what a greenhouse robot platform can do in the future are endless.

 

In this knowledge paper we explain why investing in robotics is investing in the future.

Download knowledge paper
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AI 3D vision technology

The robot uses AI driven 3D vision for accurate harvesting and ongoing crop analysis. It scans the environment, maps obstacles, and assesses ripeness with a 12 colour grading system.

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Double-sided capability

Dual robotic arms means our tomato harvesting robot can pick both sides of the greenhouse row, making robotic harvesting faster than ever and taking a significant step forward for automated harvesting.

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Maximum reach and flexibility

Our robot collects crops at any angle. Hard-to-reach trusses can be reached smoothly, flexibly, and accurately, even in restricted spaces.

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Smart shears designed for multiple varieties

The smart-cutting shear mechanism allows the harvesting robot to find the optimum position, make a precise cut, and secure the truss for any tomato crop - cherry-cocktail, mini-plum, vine or cocktail.

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Onboard boxing system

Our robot transfers picked trusses into standard-sized, reusable packaging containers for seamless integration with existing production processes. Full containers are automatically stacked and packed on the towed harvesting trolley.

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Automated crate management

Our fully automated box management system ensures a continuous supply of empty crates and containers for uninterrupted harvesting.

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Autonomous Guided Vehicle

The autonomous navigation uses an advanced drive system for fault-free navigation. Equipped with LiDAR safety sensors and a standalone safety controller, our tomato harvesting robot delivers efficiency and safety standards compliance.

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24/7 dependability with Wi-Fi and Cellular connection

Thanks to built-in wireless comms, our harvesting robot is always on and accessible via the cloud, providing real-time data collection and analytics for improved crop management, and 24/7 service and support.

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+31 (0)123 456 789

Voorbeeldstraat 123, 1234 AB Amsterdam

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