DEEP Robotics Announces Deployment of Robot Dogs in Turpan's 50°C Harvest, Slashing Labor Strain for Grape Farmer

DEEP Robotics, a leader in quadrupedal robotic systems, today announced the operational deployment of its heat-resistant robot dogs across commercial vineyards in Turpan, where summer surface temperatures regularly exceed 50°C, to autonomously transport harvested grapes, haul irrigation tubing, and relay real-time field data—cutting manual carrying work by over 70% during the peak harvest rush and directly addressing a critical labor shortage that has threatened this year’s record-breaking crop yield. Every August, farmers must shuttle between the vineyards and collection points, carrying freshly picked fruit under the scorching sun, wrestling with the extreme heat. The longer freshly picked grapes sit before reaching the processing area, the greater the risk of dehydration and shriveling-freshness determines appearance, and appearance determines income. Under such high temperatures, balancing harvest efficiency while reducing physical strain is a pressing challenge for farmers. This year, a new presence has emerged beside the grape trellises. DEEP Robotics' Lynx M20S wheeled-legged robots navigate the scorching gravel roads, carrying baskets of freshly picked fruit between the fields, addressing the real production needs of fruit farmers on the harvest frontlines. Withstanding the 50°C Extreme "Test by Fire" of the "Land of Fire"? Robot Dogs Perform Steadily in Operation Frontlines Turpan's unbearable summer heat is the first test for fruit farmers. As the renowned "Land of Fire," Turpan in August sees ground surface temperatures exceeding 50°C, with heatwaves sweeping through the orchards, making outdoor working conditions suffocating. In previous harvest seasons, farmers carried dozens of pounds of grape baskets, shuttling between the orchards and collection points under the scorching sun-drenched in sweat within moments. Such high-intensity, heavy manual labor is extremely exhausting, and the slow pace of manual transport limits overall harvest efficiency. Even more critically, every extra minute grapes are exposed to the blazing sun means a loss of freshness. Farmers carry heavy grape baskets in high heat Faced with such harsh high-temperature conditions, DEEP Robotics' Lynx M20S wheeled-legged robots navigate between the grape trellises, shuttling grapes through the rolling heatwaves. Farmers can focus solely on picking under the trellises, while the robot dogs actively come to their side to collect the grapes, transport them directly to the collection point upon loading, enabling real-time harvesting and transport. Fresh grapes are quickly sent to drying rooms for curing, effectively locking in their sweetness and significantly improving harvest and transport efficiency. Farmers no longer have to trudge back and forth under the scorching sun. Robot carries fresh grapes to avoid long-time sun exposure Whether in Turpan's 50°C heat or in bone-chilling -30°C cold, DEEP Robotics' robot dogs can operate stably around the clock. With a robust 35kg payload capacity and stable transport speed, they can not only carry more grapes in a single trip but also transport them faster than manual labor-providing real relief for farmers working on the grape harvest frontlines. Robot delivers grapes to the orchard collection point Robot Dogs Maneuver with Ease, Efficient Transport Supports "Freshness Preservation" Although Turpan's vineyards have main roads running through them, some remote corners deep in the orchards are inaccessible to large vehicles and difficult for tricycles to turn around in. Additionally, the vineyards are densely planted with intertwined vines, and some rows are quite narrow, requiring farmers to manually carry grape baskets out from the corners-having to both pick and transport, which hampers overall collection efficiency.