Robotic farm units

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Interesting robotic weed killing thing: ‘Ten years ago this was science fiction’: the rise of weedkilling robots

 

[workinonit]

That thing would overload and blow up in our part of the country.

 

[Oaktree]

I wonder how long it will before this technology trickles down to the homeowner/hobby farmer level. I personally dislike using herbicides, but hand weeding is getting old too.

 

[workinonit]

It would have it's laser's hands full with weeds and grass around here.

 

[workinonit]

We have a robot vacuum cleaner. No reason why one of these is not available.

 

[MossRoad]

I wonder how long it will before this technology trickles down to the homeowner/hobby farmer level. I personally dislike using herbicides, but hand weeding is getting old too.

 

[Alan W.]

What if it had options like: 1- ants, worms. 2- mice, gophers 3- rabbits, coyotes. *4- trespassers

* please consult local authorities before activating option 4. please keep out of reach of children!

I remember Elmer Fudd and Wiley Coyote usin robots with selections like that.
Ifn I remember correctly it always backfired on them.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I remember Elmer Fudd and Wiley Coyote usin robots with selections like that.
Ifn I remember correctly it always backfired on them.

Stay away from anything made by Acme.

 

[Alan W.]

Stay away from anything made by Acme.

Couldnt remember the brand. But you are correct. ACME made a variety of interesting products.