The romantic idea of farming is about as rustic and low-tech as it gets. Most people envision simple farmers working with simple tools and machines, the salt of the earth. As greater percentages of people live in cities, that notion gets reinforced.
The reality, however, is that technology has always played a major role in agricultural advancement, from Jethro Tull's invention of the seed drill in 1701 until today. It's how the U.S. has gone from around 90% of the population living on farms in 1800 to about 2% today while feeding an exponentially larger population.
Today's innovations are largely in robotics, taking advantage of advances in machine learning and other types of AI to do jobs only people could do previously.
HARVEST AUTOMATION
HV-100 is a pioneering autonomous robot designed for the nursery and greenhouse industry. Its primary function is to automate the repetitive task of spacing potted plants. By efficiently moving plants from one location to another, the HV-100 helps to reduce labor costs, improve plant quality, and increase overall productivity. Its advanced navigation system enables it to operate safely alongside human workers in various indoor and outdoor environments, making it a valuable asset for growers seeking to streamline their operations.
ITS ADVANCED NAVIGATION SYSTEM ENABLES IT TO OPERATE SAFELY ALONGSIDE HUMAN WORKERS IN VARIOUS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, MAKING IT A VALUABLE ASSET FOR GROWERS SEEKING TO STREAMLINE THEIR OPERATIONS.
ORGANIFARMS
Organifarms specializes in creating vertical farming systems that allow for the efficient production of fresh, organic produce in limited spaces. These systems utilize advanced technologies like hydroponics and LED lighting to optimize plant growth and minimize environmental impact.
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