Dr. David Barrett (standing) is pictured with Florida grower Robert Dubrosky. Dr. David Barrett, professor at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, envisions a future when unmanned tractors, autonomous sensors, and robotic harvesters will enable the specialty crop industry to compete in the rapidly changing economy. He’ll share this vision during the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual meeting in December when he presents the Batjer memorial address. Barrett, director of the Olin Intelligent Vehicle Lab, will provide an update on the current state of agricultural robotics, with specific examples from his student research projects. Olin College is one […]