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China Creates AI-Powered Rubber-Tapping Robots to Reduce Labor Shortages
(MENAFN) China has developed artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rubber-tapping robots to combat the persistent labor shortages affecting its natural rubber industry, according to state media news on Monday.
In collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) and Beijing-based tech company Automotive Walking Technology, these self-navigating robots represent a significant advancement in agricultural automation, as reported by a Chinese news agency.
The robots are scheduled to undergo trials in rubber plantations in Hainan district, located in southern China, during the rubber-tapping season starting in April.
China’s natural rubber sector, which is essential for tire production and various industrial applications, is currently grappling with a severe labor shortage due to the physically demanding nature of the work, night shifts, and a high prevalence of occupational health issues.
"The rubber-tapping robots have been developed to address the exodus of rubber tappers, which is the industry's critical pain point," said Cao Jianhua, deputy director of the CATAS rubber research institute, as quoted by the Chinese news agency.
The robots are powered by lithium batteries, offering over eight hours of continuous operation, and are capable of harvesting 100 to 120 trees each hour.
In collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) and Beijing-based tech company Automotive Walking Technology, these self-navigating robots represent a significant advancement in agricultural automation, as reported by a Chinese news agency.
The robots are scheduled to undergo trials in rubber plantations in Hainan district, located in southern China, during the rubber-tapping season starting in April.
China’s natural rubber sector, which is essential for tire production and various industrial applications, is currently grappling with a severe labor shortage due to the physically demanding nature of the work, night shifts, and a high prevalence of occupational health issues.
"The rubber-tapping robots have been developed to address the exodus of rubber tappers, which is the industry's critical pain point," said Cao Jianhua, deputy director of the CATAS rubber research institute, as quoted by the Chinese news agency.
The robots are powered by lithium batteries, offering over eight hours of continuous operation, and are capable of harvesting 100 to 120 trees each hour.
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