Cocobot: Kerala's 11kg Robot Climbs 20-Meter Palm Trees, Revolutionizing Coconut Harvest

• Cocobot is an 11-kilogram robotic device designed to climb 20-meter palm trees in Kerala, revolutionizing coconut harvesting.
• Developed by young engineers from Kozhikode, it addresses the declining number of skilled tree climbers and the dangers of manual harvesting.
• The robot can be mounted in seconds, scales trees in under a minute, and is remotely controlled with mechanical arms and cutting tools.
• Powered by rechargeable batteries for two hours, it identifies and harvests ripe coconuts with the help of a mounted camera.
• Agricultural experts view Cocobot as a transformative innovation, making coconut farming safer, more efficient, and appealing to younger generations.