硬核“机器人国家队”来了！这家企业牵头打造国家级智能采收实验室

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the "Intelligent Harvesting Robot Key Laboratory" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs marks a significant step towards addressing labor shortages in agriculture through the development of intelligent robots equipped with 3D vision and bionic arms [1][3]. Group 1: Establishment of the National Team - The newly approved laboratory is a timely response to the global issue of agricultural labor shortages, particularly in China, where the problem is more pronounced [3][4]. - The laboratory is led by Jicui Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Research Institute, in collaboration with Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Nanjing Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute [1][3]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - Jicui Intelligent has developed a leading intelligent harvesting technology system, successfully creating robots for harvesting tomatoes, strawberries, lychees, and apples [4]. - The core challenge for intelligent harvesting robots is accurately identifying and picking fruits in complex field environments, which traditional robots struggle with due to obstructions and lighting changes [6]. - Jicui's innovation includes a "perception-decision-execution" closed-loop process, utilizing a visual language model for multi-modal semantic perception to enhance fruit identification [6][7]. Group 3: Embodied Intelligence - "Embodied intelligence" is a key focus of the laboratory, emphasizing learning through interaction with the environment, akin to human intelligence development [10]. - The company has developed various embodied intelligence technologies, including a full-body visual motion attention strategy and remote operation technology based on large models [10][12]. Group 4: Challenges in Cost and Technology - The high cost of harvesting robots, ranging from 150,000 to 250,000 yuan for single-arm models and 500,000 to 800,000 yuan for multi-arm models, poses a barrier for small and medium-sized farms [15]. - Maintenance costs for domestic equipment are approximately 10,000 to 20,000 yuan annually, while imported equipment can reach 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, further deterring purchases [15]. - Despite a recognition accuracy exceeding 90% for mainstream models, challenges remain in extreme weather and complex scenarios, necessitating ongoing algorithm improvements [15]. Group 5: Integrated Innovation Model - The laboratory exemplifies an integrated innovation model, combining industry, academia, and research to create a complete innovation chain from basic research to industrial application [18]. - Jicui Intelligent is actively converting cutting-edge research into practical products and aims to establish a production base for nearly 10,000 intelligent robots by September 2026, which will significantly reduce manufacturing costs [18][20]. - The laboratory's short-term goal is to overcome key technical bottlenecks in intelligent harvesting robots, while the long-term vision includes expanding the application of agricultural robots across various farming processes [20][23].