Integrated Rose Bush Trimming

Trimming of the bush is done using a novel electric plant cutter attached to the Kinova Jaco arm, which is mounted on the platform. Trimming occurs after scanning of the bush shape from an arm-mounted stereo camera. Two different actuators and control algorithms were designed for topiary bushes (rotating blades) and rose bushes (stem clipper). Achieving this garden application required a combination of robotics and 3D computer vision research and innovation activities.