The National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation awarded a $255,147 Project Grant to Canopii of Portland, Oregon under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program.
The grant funds the development of a multi-robot system to reduce labor costs in local food production automation from May 2021 through December 2021. Specifically, Canopii will develop an end-to-end automated solution utilizing multiple robots to streamline food production processes and lower the overall costs of automation for small and mid-sized food producers. The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength through innovative engineering research and education initiatives. This award supports those goals by advancing an automated solution with the potential to increase productivity and efficiency for local food businesses.
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