Summary
The agri-food manufacturing sector plays a critical role in economic stability and food security, yet it remains highly dependent on manual labor due to the inherent variability of soft biological products. Differences in shape, texture, and material properties limit the effectiveness of conventional automation approaches that are successful in highly structured manufacturing environments. This Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) project addresses these challenges by advancing autonomous manufacturing systems capable of handling soft agro-bioproducts with adaptability and precisi
