Development of Grafting Robot for Cucurbitaceous Vegetables (part 3)

Continuous Grafiting by an Experimental Model

Abstract

Utilizing the fundamental technique obtained through the function check model, the experimental model in which other new techniques were incorporated was developed and a continuous grafting of 20-seedlings was performed. A very smooth cutting was attained by changing the cutting mechanism into a rotating arm type which adjusts and cuts the seedlings of stock and scion. Other mechanisms worked well as were expected. The experimental model could make 20 grafted plants continuously within approximately one minute, and the rate of work was about 10 times as that of manual grafting. The work quality was almost the same as manual grafting. Grafting for melons and watermelons with the experimental model were also performed. The experimental model was applicable for both seedlings.