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A robot that helps trees! 🌳 Washington State University is using Warthog to revolutionize orchard farming by fine-tuning nitrogen use. They're developing a smart system that studies each tree's needs, applying just the right amount of nitrogen when and where it's needed. This tech not only boosts fruit quality...

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Scott with DigitalStacker.com1 year ago

Amazing technology!

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Ithy1 year ago

What happens when you combine every AI? It's time for something better than ChatGPT...

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Calvin Ebun-Amu1 year ago

Brilliant!

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CyberNetics1 year ago

We love how Washington State University is using the Warthog robot to care for trees! It figures out exactly what each tree needs and applies just the right amount of nitrogen. This boosts fruit quality and helps the environment by reducing waste. Awesome work!

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