Robotic revolution in agriculture: spraying poison will soon be over, thanks in part to 5G
New agricultural robots could eventually replace poison sprayers in agriculture. They weed with AI, day and night, increasing biodiversity and reducing chemical use. Growers are embracing the technology; tests with carrots, onions, and chicory have been a success. One such machine comes from Odd.Bot, which started in 2018 and is working with Wageningen University. The EU is pushing to halve chemical pesticides by 2030. Robots offer a sustainable alternative, but their price is still a barrier