Case Study: Nature Fresh Farms boosts tomato harvesting efficiency with FANUC robots and AI

Nature Fresh Farms doubles acreage potential with FANUC robots and AI

Nature Fresh Farms, a major North American greenhouse grower, faced significant labor shortages and the challenge of harvesting only ripe tomatoes without damage in a humid, demanding environment. To support its rapid expansion, the company partnered with vendor FANUC America Corporation and its authorized system integrator, Four Growers, to implement an automated harvesting solution.

The solution deployed a FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robot powered by proprietary AI from Four Growers to identify ripe tomatoes and harvest them carefully. This system from FANUC America provided valuable crop analytics, reduced labor concerns, and enabled Nature Fresh Farms to potentially double its acreage with its current staff, directly supporting its plans for rapid growth.

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