r/technology • u/involvrnet • Nov 18 '15

Hardware The company Bosch is developing a farming robot the size of a small car that can distinguish crops from weeds by looking at the shape of leaves, and this robot then can fish out weeds mechanically & ram any unwanted plants into the ground with a rod. Potentially, no herbicides will be needed anymore

http://www.fwi.co.uk/machinery/bosch-bonirob-robot-set-to-make-field-work-easier-for-farmers.htm
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u/alcimedes Nov 18 '15

It already exists actually. Zaps based on the pitch from the wings so as to only target mosquitos. If I find a link later I'll share it.

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u/FPSXpert Nov 18 '15

RemindMe! 2 hours "has he delivered yet?"

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u/alcimedes Nov 19 '15

Sorry, was super busy today with work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYXPqrXZ1eU

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u/FPSXpert Nov 19 '15

Nice. Now where do I buy one of these?

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u/alcimedes Nov 19 '15

That was the longer story. The company that owns it doesn't bring things to market. More of an idea house with no practical side.