In the orchards of Central Washington, robotics manufacturers have been beta testing fruit harvesting robots. This 14 foot tall apple harvester has six surprisingly nimble arms that can reach where humans can’t. It can also operate 24/7. Yes, even at night. These robots have become more prevalent due to increasing labor shortages in the tree fruit industry. There’s still a long way to go before they start replacing humans en masse, but don’t be surprised if you see a giant robot on your next app