Swiss research team tests weeding robot E-Weeder
A research team from the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland has developed a weeding robot called the E-Weeder. A prototype is being tested this year.
The E-Weeder, developed by BFH in Bern, Switzerland, is mounted on a vehicle that autonomously navigates crop rows. The robot is equipped with a camera and a robotic arm, which precisely directs electricity to the weeds using artificial intelligence (AI). The software can distinguish between crops and weeds. According to the Swiss research team, the E-Weeder has already been successfully tested on small plots.
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The development of the Swiss E-Weeder is part of the so-called Open Field Automation Initiative, which specializes in developing technologies to automate fieldwork. The initiative aims to make work processes more efficient, precise, and environmentally friendly.
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