Farming Robotics Companies
In the last several years, the government has been supporting farming robotics companies. In the United States, the Department of Agriculture announced a $14.6 million development fund. The European Union has also launched a $9.4 million program to replace unsafe tasks with machines. This agency wants to upgrade older tractors with autonomous systems to ensure they can work on their own. For example, Sunnyvale-based Bear Flag Robotics has been developing its AI-powered cameras and GPS technology for the past four years and has raised $7.9 million in venture capital to bring this technology to more tractors.
Blue River Technology is another agricultural robotics company that has received many awards, including a Forbes “Best of the Best” award for its robots. Their autonomous weed-yanking technology uses artificial intelligence to differentiate between crops and weeds, and gathers data to help farmers improve their yields. Their robots reduce the need for herbicide application by 90%. It is not just farmers who stand to benefit, either.
As the demand for food grows, so does the supply of farmland. Agricultural robots can fill this gap, allowing farmers to focus on growing more food and lowering labor costs. At the A3 Business Forum, leaders from the automation industry can meet and network with agriculture-related robotics companies. These leaders can share insights and develop new products. They can also discuss their current and future plans for the agriculture industry. The industry is transforming rapidly, and ag robotics are leading the way.
In recent years, more companies are stepping up their efforts to develop ag robotics to meet these challenges. For example, Harvest CROO Robotics’ picking robot is already helping strawberry growers increase production while reducing labor costs. Universal Logic’s Lettuce Thinner, developed in 2012, is currently working with researchers to develop an automated grapevine pruner. Winemakers and other agricultural sectors are reducing their reliance on manual labor.
The shortage of workers in the agricultural industry has made robotics inherently more complicated. Some of these systems are so complex that farmers are often overwhelmed by them. Using agricultural robotics can increase productivity while reducing labor costs, as farmers are able to focus on other tasks. Agribots are becoming the new standard for farming. Creating robots that help farmers with this task is the next step. There are several companies developing agribots in India and the United States that are developing agricultural robots that can assist in the farming industry.
One of the leading companies developing agricultural robotics is AIS. AIS has been working with agriculture robotics for two years. The company recently developed an agricultural robot that can do repetitive, dangerous tasks. The company’s robots can work around the clock, seven days a week, and can be programmed to learn more about the fields they are working in. Agribots can also be trained to perform more complex tasks and prevent human errors, like picking up apple seeds and weeds.
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