![]() Vision Robotics ’ technology reportedly integrates algorithms with sensor technology to bring automation to lettuce farming and vineyards. (We cover a few additional companies and use-cases for agricultural drones in our “ Industrial Drone Applications” and “ Machine Vision for Satellite Imagery” articles, respectively.) Emerging and Future Applications Vision Robotics – Planting and Seeding Theoretically, the information derived from these images would allow more efficient budgeting and planning of farming and harvesting procedures. In May 2017, Agribotix announced its involvement in a partnership with The Climate Corporation to expand the Corporation’s suite of digital tools by integrating the ability to capture high resolution aerial images.įor example, as depicted in the image below from the company’s website, these aerial images provide a contrasting view of the terrain, highlighting which areas are healthy and which require attention. The reported ROI amounted to $7,222.00, which included savings from crop loss avoidance and a precise herbicide application. In one case study, Agribotix claims its technology helped a soybean grower prevent damage to its crops from weeds and avoided a 13 percent crop loss. ![]() The video below explores the robot’s functions in more detail: The See & Spray robot has been marketed as a safer solution to herbicide resistance with claims that it significantly reduces the the crops’ exposure to chemicals. In response to the continued challenges that weeds are presenting to farmers, Blue River Technology has launched a weed spraying machine. The Weed Science Society of America recently concluded that herbicide resistant weeds have been responsible for approximately $43 billion worth of financial losses for American farmers. ![]() The increasing use of herbicides has contributed to herbicide resistance which has been documented in 250 species of weeds. Herbicide resistance has become a primary concern for stakeholders in the agricultural industry. Current Agribot Applications Blue River Technology – Weed Control We’ve broken down the examples below into “current applications” (those that seem to be in use already), and “emerging applications” (those which show promise but seem farther from a robust business ROI). Each provides a snapshot of how AI and robotics are converging within the agriculture industry. Based on our research, most current ag robotics applications fit into the following sub-categories:īelow we have selected 8 brief examples across these four sub-categories. In this article, we explore current and “near future” examples of agricultural robots (often called “agribots” or “ag robots”). ![]() What innovations have the potential to change the industry over the next decade?.How are agricultural companies using these technologies to stay ahead of the competition?.Which types of AI applications are currently available in the agricultural robotics market?.As automated technologies penetrate the market, we aim to answer the important questions that business leaders are asking today: Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in the agricultural industry and is steadily being integrated in robotics developed for this sector. ![]()
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