10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B1 Citrus Picker

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B2 Market - In 2003, 15 million tons of citrus were produced in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona - U.S. citrus growers sold $1.5 billion worth of fruit in Hand-picking costs $1.50 to harvest a 90- pound field box of citrus. 300 to 400 field boxes of fruit per orchard acre.

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B3 Hand Picking

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B4 Market Opportunity Product Description: Citrus Picker connected to field cart, closed loop arm that allows for articulate motion in 4 axes Intended Customers: Citrus farmers that currently use unassisted manual labor to harvest

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B5 Technical Analysis Customer NeedsDesign AttributesEngineering Specs Efficient citrus fruit picking Quickly move from tree to tree Wheeled field cart supports arm and transports 90 lb field box Ease and safer for workers Long reach without heavy load Extendable arm that is supported between picking end and operator Maneuverable picking arm and vehicle 4 Axes of motionRotating, swiveling joint which allows pole to slide and twist Does not damage the tree Clipping instead of pulling Electric clipping mechanism

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B6 Our Prototype

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B7 4-Axes Pivot Mount

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B8 Maneuverability Test

10/5/ Sketch Models - Red B9 Acknowledgments USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service - Dr. Donald Peterson, Agriculture Research Service, Kearneysville, W. Virginia