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Autonomous Farming Technology Revolutionizes Weed Control
In the world of agriculture, Carbon Robotics is making waves with its innovative solutions. Founded by Paul Mikesell in 2017, the company has been at the forefront of developing technologies that address the pressing issue of labor shortage in farming.
One of their most notable creations is the Carbon AutoTractor, an autonomous retrofit for existing farming machines. This ingenious device is designed to patrol fields, working tirelessly to ensure crop health. It's equipped with a feature that allows for easy human takeover in case of unexpected events, such as a deer wandering into the field.
The AutoTractor's companion, the LaserWeeder, is a module attached to the tractor. This device harnesses the power of Nvidia GPUs to eliminate weeds, making farming more efficient and sustainable. The latest iteration, the LaserWeeder G2, is a marvel of modern engineering. It can incinerate an astounding 7,500 weeds per minute, outperforming a hand crew of 75 people in terms of weed removal.
The LaserWeeder G2 is also responsible for the elimination of weeds without the use of powerful chemicals, a significant step towards making farming practices more environmentally friendly. Each module of the LaserWeeder G2 has two GPUs, making a total of 24 GPUs in each G2.
Since its inception in 2018, Carbon Robotics has rolled out over 150 LaserWeeders, contributing to the elimination of over 30 billion weeds. The data gathered by the LaserWeeder is fed back to a labelling tool to contribute to an image data set of over 65 million images, providing valuable insights for future developments in autonomous farming technology.
The labor shortage in farming is a significant problem, with more than 25% of edible crops in the US not being harvested due to a lack of labor. The Carbon AutoTractor and LaserWeeder are making strides in addressing this issue, revolutionizing the way weeds are controlled and paving the way for a more sustainable future in farming.
Any efforts made to remove powerful chemicals from farming are likely beneficial, and the Carbon AutoTractor and LaserWeeder are prime examples of how technology can be used to create a greener, more efficient farming industry. The technology stemmed from a conversation between Carbon Robotics' founder and a farmer about weed control, demonstrating the importance of collaboration between industry experts and farmers in driving innovation.
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