Smart technology transforms rubber tapping in South China's Hainan
From a rubber tapping knife to an intelligent rubber tapping machine, the tool is changing, but the tireless work and hope rooted in these rubber groves remain.
A smart rubber tapping machine is reshaping labor-intensive operations in South China's Hainan Province, as seen at a standardized plantation of the Longjiang branch of China Hainan Rubber Industry Group Co., Ltd. The machine, developed in-house, taps rubber quickly and steadily compared to Yu Hainong, a 26-year veteran rubber tapping worker.
Despite Yu's superior precision and experience, the machine shines in large-scale operations, potentially extending the fruitful lifespan of rubber trees. Hainan Rubber Industry Group is actively promoting intelligent upgrades, with their latest model entering extensive field trials. The machine's precision can maintain rubber tapping for longer periods, improving quality and efficiency.
Despite the machine's current inability to fully match Yu's skills, the duo's coexistence signifies the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and AI's potential in challenging traditional industries.
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