Citrus fruits, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits, are staples in households around the world, loved for their refreshing taste and nutritional benefits. However, packing these fruits can be difficult due to their varying sizes, shapes, and the need to maintain their quality during transport. At Leap AI, we have developed advanced solutions to address these challenges, helping citrus fruits reach consumers in perfect condition.
Citrus fruits can be packaged in a variety of ways, including netted bags, loose in trays, and occasionally wrapped in plastic film. Each packaging type requires a different approach to handling. For instance, netted bags can cause variable presentation of packs into robotic systems. This makes it essential to have a versatile gripper selection. PikPak is designed for simple tool changeovers, allowing for quick adjustments for different packaging types. Our innovative vision technology enables the robot to adapt to the variability of netted bag products to ensure precise handling.
The fresh produce packing industry in the UK operates on notoriously fine margins, making it challenging to justify the cost of automation. Traditionally, integrators have relied on the supply of high-cost, third party technologies to create reliable solutions for customers. This approach is what makes a lot of automation unaffordable for fresh produce packers. However, at Leap AI, we build all our robotics and quality control technology in-house. The result: our customers generally experience paybacks of just 1.8 years, making PikPak the most affordable option for end-of-line automation. By reducing costs and improving efficiency, we help our clients stay competitive in a demanding market.
Want to find out how we have help customers improve their packing operation? With expertise in packing a wide range of fresh produce, we are confident in taking on your applications. Leap AI is interested in long-term partnerships and has an experienced team to allow rapid and seamless integration. Contact us today!
