Laser and AI Replace Hoe and Sprayer: Arable Farming Opts for Weed Robots

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After years of testing, weed robots are making inroads in arable farming. They are a godsend for farmers who want to spray no or fewer pesticides. Weed robots drive autonomously over the crops and recognize everything growing using cameras and AI technology. They then leave the crop standing and remove the weeds. Emiel van Hootegem, an organic arable farmer in Kruiningen in Zeeland, tested several devices and invested hundreds of thousands this …