Robotics and automation in gardening can be quite challenging. For example, it is possible to increase crop yields while decreasing labor costs. But this requires that robotics be built with sustainability in mind. Read this article to learn about some of the challenges robotics face in agriculture. [Read more…] about Robotics and Automation in Gardening
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Gardening robot raises more than $300,000 on Kickstarter
A gardening robot has raised more than $312,000 on Kickstarter despite its owners setting a goal of $120,000.
Led by the inventor of the Roomba, the Boston-based Franklin Robotics is currently raising funds for their first release – a solar-powered, robotic weed-killer for home gardens.
Named Tertill, the 2.5-pound, disk-shaped robot patrols the garden and intelligently identifies – and whacks – unwanted plants. [Read more…] about Gardening robot raises more than $300,000 on Kickstarter
