Robotic seed-handling apparatus and methods
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    发明授权
    Robotic seed-handling apparatus and methods 失效
    机器人种子处理设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06705827B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-16

    申请号:US09939333

    申请日:2001-08-24

    CPC classification number: A01C7/042 B25J9/023 B25J15/0616

    Abstract: Robotic apparatus for transferring and distributing small particles, such as seeds, contained in covered or uncovered containers, such as capped jars, are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a vacuum-activated probe configured to pick up a selected number of seeds from a donor container and to deposit the seeds in a selected recipient container. The seeds being transferred may be weighed during the transfer process by depositing the seeds in a crucible of a microgram balance or analogous device. After weighing, the seeds are picked up using a second probe that transfers the seeds to a recipient container. Also disclosed are automated methods for transferring and weighing particles, such as seeds.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于转移和分配包含在覆盖或未覆盖的容器中的小颗粒(例如种子)的机器人装置,例如封盖罐。 示例性装置包括真空激活的探针,其构造成从供体容器中拾取选定数量的种子并将种子沉积在选定的接收容器中。 被转移的种子可以在转移过程中通过将种子沉积在微量平衡物或类似装置的坩埚中来称重。 称重后,使用将种子转移到接收容器的第二探针来拾取种子。 还公开了用于转移和称重诸如种子的颗粒的自动化方法。

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