Human-Like Rose Cutting Machine

I need a mechanical system that can imitate the smooth, careful motion of a florist while it cuts roses. The goal is to speed up our daily processing without bruising petals or crushing stems. Medium precision is fine—each stem just has to fall within a small tolerance band so bouquets look uniform on the shelf.

You are free to propose servo-driven arms, pneumatic shears, vision guidance, or any other approach that achieves a reliable, repeatable cut. What matters is that the machine can:

• Grip a single rose gently
• Align it to the desired length
• Execute a clean, straight cut every time

Please deliver:

• CAD files and schematics for the full mechanism
• A bill of materials with readily-sourced parts
• Control logic or code snippets (Arduino, PLC, or comparable) showing how motion and cutting are coordinated
• Setup and calibration instructions so my team can assemble and test the unit in-house
• A short video or simulation that proves the concept works on at least one live rose stem

If you have prior work with botanical handling, blade dynamics, or soft-grip end effectors, mention it—those insights will help us move quickly from design to bench test. I’m happy to answer sizing questions or share photos of our current cutting station once we start.