
Robotic Pigweed Killer Nears Farmland
What if an army of herbicide snipers in a sprayer shot weeds, but never hit crops? The technology concept enabling facial recognition on Facebook is ready for plant recognition in order to spray weeds on a dime, all in one real-time pass. Simply, the tractor never stops rolling. Blue River Technology’s new smart sprayer carries major implications for unprecedented selectivity in weed control. A robotic pigweed killer may provide a 90% reduction in chemical use, maintenance of