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National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)

Tomato De-leafing Robot (2026)

Research robot that removes lower leaves from high-wire tomato plants.

PrototypeJapanUnknown
Crop CarePruningGreenhouseTomatoes

About this robot

Announced in March 2026, it combines plant-shape recognition with a specialized cutting end-effector and force-controlled movement along the stem. Harvesting and spraying were described as potential extensions, not established capabilities of this configuration.

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