Acta Agriculturae Zhejiangensis ›› 2026, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (1): 184-196.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1524.20240750

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Research status and development trend of orchard picking machinery

TANG Zhiyong1,2,3(), HE Yichuan1,4,*(), TANG Zhihui2,3, ZHANG Chao5, LIU Zhan1,2,3, LIU Xiaoyu1,2,3   

  1. 1. College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Tarim University, Aral 843300, Xinjiang, China
    2. Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(XPCC)Key Laboratory of Utilization and Equipment of Special Agricultural and Forestry Products in Southern Xinjiang, Aral 843300, Xinjiang, China
    3. Modern Agricultural Engineering Key Laboratory at Universities of Education Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aral 843300, Xinjiang, China
    4. College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
    5. Center of Agricultural Machinery Extension of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Urumqi 830002, China
  • Received:2024-08-22 Online:2026-01-25 Published:2026-02-11

Abstract:

With the acceleration of agricultural modernization, traditional manual picking methods can no longer meet market demands. The development of mechanized picking has become an inevitable trend in the modernization of orchard agriculture in China. The research and development of orchard picking machinery are of great significance for improving picking efficiency and reducing picking costs. This paper systematically elaborated on the importance of mechanized orchard picking, analyzed the classification and characteristics of orchard picking machinery, and reviewed the development history, current status, and features of semi-mechanized assisted picking equipment and fully mechanized picking robots both domestically and internationally. At the same time, against the backdrop of China’s main fruit tree planting patterns, fruit varieties, and cultivation areas, it pointed out some challenges and constraints currently facing orchard picking machinery. Finally, the paper provided an outlook on future development trends, aiming to offer reference for the improvement and advancement of orchard picking machinery in China.

Key words: orchard picking machinery, picking robot, mechanization, picking efficiency

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