- Harvesting Automation & Robotics
This workstream, which forms the bulk of activities in the programme, covers the development and prototype testing of new harvesting, transport and log handling/despatch technology and systems.
- Residue Management & Biomass Processing
- Improved Roading Systems
- Productivity & Utilisation of Winch Assist Systems
- Automation of Cable Yarder
- Terrain Stability
- Remote Felling Wedge / Tree Jack
- Automatic Quick Coupler
- Semi-automated tower yarder & hydraulic grapple
- Semi-automated shovel yarder & electric grapple
- Automated log debarker-processor
- Hauler Slash Grapple
- Automated log tagging system
- Automated log load securing
- Automated Log Sweep Measurement
- Woodlot Harvesting Guide
- Technical & Economic Feasibility
- Log Transport in the Age of Automation
- Risk and Benefit Sharing
- TrakLite Felling System
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Harvesting Automation and Robotics News
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