Structural Configuration and Adaptability Research of an Intelligent Harvesting Robot for Premium Tea in Gently Sloping Hilly Areas

Mingxuan Liu; Yunzhong Dai; Zhaoyang Qu; Shuya Kang

doi:10.54097/6t4r7b42

Authors

Mingxuan Liu
Yunzhong Dai
Zhaoyang Qu
Shuya Kang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/6t4r7b42

Keywords:

Intelligent Harvesting Robot; Premium Tea; Structural Configuration.

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the core structural configuration of an intelligent harvesting robot for premium tea in gently sloping hilly areas, with the goal of promoting the practical application of related intelligent equipment products. By systematically reviewing the functional modules and structural characteristics of existing intelligent harvesting equipment, typical framework models were extracted. A tea row model was constructed based on the target operational scenario, and evaluation analyses of matching degree and adaptability were conducted to identify feasible structural solutions. The study focused on in-depth discussions of core components such as the locomotion chassis and harvesting manipulator to determine the optimal combination. Results indicate that gantry-type frame structures exhibit high applicability in gently sloping hilly or plain areas, whereas quadruped robots demonstrate significant advantages in complex hilly terrains. This research provides theoretical foundations and practical references for the development and application of intelligent harvesting equipment for premium tea.

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