Autonomous agricultural robots revolutionize organic farming

Conventional agriculture is at a crossroads: on the one hand, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of sustainable farming methods, and on the other, the use of pesticides and fertilizers is having serious consequences for the soil. But how can farmers reconcile economic yields and ecological farming methods? Autonomous agricultural robots are seen as a promising solution here. Up-and-coming companies such as the Dutch Pixelfarming Robotics are developing systems that have the potential to change agriculture long term. One of the keys for the global success: a smart energy system, that is tailored for agricultural applications!

Agricultural robots are the work force of tomorrow 

Excessive fertilization and the use of pesticides are increasingly affecting farmland. Insects, small animals and microorganisms fall victim to the measures, which has serious effects on the fertility of the soil and the fertilization of the plants. Companies like Pixelfarming Robotics aim to eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides such as glyphosate. With Robot One, they developed an all-electric agricultural robot for weed control without pesticides through computer vision.

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Source: Agritech Tomorrow