Systems, methods and apparatuses for processing plant embryos
US10883081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M47/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pick-and-place system for plant embryos includes a tray for receiving a suspension of plant embryos. The tray is movable to repeatedly reposition the plant embryos. An identification system is proximate the tray for identifying a target plant embryo amongst the plant embryos in the suspension. The identification system is configured to identify the target plant embryo while the tray is moving. A robotic arm is proximate the tray and is in communication with the identification system. The robotic arm is actuatable to pick the target plant embryo out of the suspension while the tray is moving, and deposit the target plant embryo at a target location.
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