Is robotic egg collection the future?

01-02-2016 | | |
Interview: Is robotic egg collection the future?
Interview: Is robotic egg collection the future?
Chickens lay most of their eggs in their nests, but some end up in the hay. Egg collection is therefore both necessary and time-consuming. In response to this need, Wageningen researchers in the Netherlands have developed an autonomous robot that can move through the poultry house freely. The aim of the robot, named the PoultryBot, is to identify and collect missing eggs, thereby saving poultry farmers thousands of euros per year. It is also equipped with a device that can measure the poultry h


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