Grape fruit picker

robotic

The Slopehelper Grape Picker is an autonomous harvesting solution designed specifically for premium wine and sparkling wine production, where grape detachment from the bunch and oxidation are unacceptable. Before PeK Automotive introduced the Slopehelper Grape Picker to the world, the only alternative for high-quality winemaking was manual grape picking, as all previously existing mechanical harvesters were shaking-type machines. The fundamental issue with shaking harvesters is that they disintegrate grape bunches, causing vibration-induced grape detachment and immediate juice oxidation. This significantly reduces the quality of harvested grapes, making them unsuitable for premium wine production. The Slopehelper Grape Picker eliminates this problem by carefully collecting intact grape bunches, ensuring they remain undamaged and oxidation-free. Unlike conventional harvesters, the Slopehelper Grape Picker allows entire grape bunches to be transported to the wine production center, where they can be sorted using advanced sorting machines. This preserves the highest quality standards, making it possible to produce exceptional wines that were previously only achievable through hand-picking. This innovation marks a revolution in vineyard automation, allowing growers to combine efficiency with premium-quality wine production.