Robot dogs could soon roam fields in 5G-powered farming future

Tech companies explore the role of robots in farming

A consortium of tech companies including Boston Dynamics and Freshwave have hailed progress in enabling 5G connectivity in rural locations as part of a UK research programme exploring robotics in farming. The technology companies are working with the National Robotarium, a global AI and robotics research institute housed at Heriot-Watt University, to develop systems using 5G to connect autonomous machines so they can perform precision agricultur…

The National Robotarium set to revolutionise the farming sector with 5G robotics - ScotlandIS

A partnership between Scotland’s leading technology and agricultural research institutions is developing 5G-connected robotics applications that enable farmers to implement precision agriculture techniques while addressing rural connectivity challenges. The collaboration between The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, James Hutton Institute, The Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, Read More The post The National Robotarium set to rev…

Strawberry-picking robots being trialled at world famous Tiptree jam farm

Next-generation strawberry-picking robots are being trialled on Wilkin and Sons' farm in Tiptree, Essex

Scottish partnership advances 5G-connected robotics for precision farming

A partnership between Scotland’s leading technology and agricultural research institutions is developing 5G-connected robotics applications that enable farmers to implement precision agriculture techniques while addressing rural connectivity challenges. The collaboration between The National Robotarium, James Hutton Institute, Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, and Freshwave is advancing robotic systems that can perform precision farming tasks…

Farmers could harness 5G-connected robotics to usher in new era of 'precision agriculture'

Farmers could harness 5G-connected robotics to usher in a new era of ‘precision agriculture’ – thanks to a partnership being led by Scotland’s foremost robotics institute. The collaboration between The National Robotarium, James Hutton Institute, Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, and Freshwave is advancing robotic systems that can perform precision farming tasks – including crop health monitoring, targeted fertiliser application, and soil con…

Robot dogs could soon roam fields in 5G-powered farming future

Researchers say robotics could become a valuable tool for those farming in remote and challenging areas.