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8 months ago in Robot Perception , Robotics , Technology By Pranav

Automated agricultural robots assist farming

What are the main ways agricultural robots are being used on farms today, and how do they actually impact environmental sustainability, like reducing water use, chemicals, or emissions?

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By Jasmin Answered 4 months ago

They assist by performing precision tasks like planting, weeding, and harvesting, increasing efficiency and yield. Their environmental impact can be positive: by enabling precision agriculture, they can significantly reduce the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, thereby lowering pollution and soil compaction compared to traditional heavy machinery.

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