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Carbon Robotics' Autonomous Weeder can kill over 100,000 weeds/hour using 8 simultaneously operating laser modules that deliver quick zaps on emerging weeds. [video: [read more:

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Cory Gabrielsen3 years ago

I wrote the original laser-shooting algorithm and original self-driving algorithm for this. :)

Duane O’Keefe3 years ago

Rather have a weed laser than weed sprayer…Bayer AG is going to be pissed and possibly try to suppress this tech or purchase it.

Tarak3 years ago

If machines can do this to plants, machines can also be developed to do this to humans.

JohnInGreenwood3 years ago

Bravo. Fewer chemicals to control weeds! I'm sure Monsanto will do their best to keep this from taking off. I like it - fits perfectly with the electrified economy.

James CryptoGuru3 years ago

Imagine an airborn drone version of this that could clean entire fields.

Yaman Tasdivar3 years ago

Biological NNs have gotten so efficient at quick-zapping unwanted life that is simply trying to survive - but causing a mere inconvenience. On an unrelated note, what’s 8 billion divided by 100,000 per hour? @a_meta4 @TeslaTrip

Pablo Mendoza3 years ago

The Autonomous Weeder may save time and labor, but what about the human connection with nature? Aviators may help you weed out superficial solutions.

Dillon Lyrek3 years ago

No more poison.

Joey Wong王祖兒3 years ago

Pls write one for mosquito

Mr Pablo3 years ago

Weeds beware, technology has your number! Keep your garden pristine with the Autonomous Weeder, the future of gardening is looking bright!

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