Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2024
Agricultural robotics, autonomous harvester, greenhouse cultivation, tomato production, articulated robotic arm, mobile platform, precision agriculture, controlled environment agriculture, high-key illumination, diffused natural light, viridian green foliage, vermillion red fruit, cadmium orange tomatoes, titanium white housing, neutral gray components, cerulean blue markings, contemporary industrial photography, documentary style, one-point perspective, symmetrical architecture, central axis composition, dynamic diagonal, organic-mechanical contrast, humid atmosphere, glass and steel structure, geometric floor grid, horticultural technology, sustainable farming, modern agriculture, smooth machined surfaces, matte industrial finish, glossy organic textures, full tonal range, sharp focus, high detail resolution, contemplative mood, progressive themes, human-technology collaboration, abundance symbolism, growth and cultivation, orderly systems, technological optimism, environmental control, agricultural innovation, harvest celebration.
With the decrease in the global agricultural population, labor saving is needed for harvest work. To meet this need, the design team gave its automatic harvesting robot aimed for a display that workers would easily accept as the face of a robot they could work alongside. The robot's eyes meet people's eyes from any angle, which imparts a sense of security. The soft, fully-tapered surface reduces the feeling of intimidation and the kind feel of the pearl-like finish generates affinity with the arm robot. For hygiene, the top surface is free of places where dirt can accumulate.