Weeds are a major challenge for farmers, competing with crops and reducing yields. While chemical herbicides have been the go-to solution for decades, their overuse has led to resistant weeds, increased costs, and health and environmental risks.
Agricultural robots offer a promising alternative by mechanically removing weeds without chemicals. Greenfield’s battery-powered robots and Aigen’s solar-powered machines are gaining attention and investment, though some experts advocate for regenerative agriculture as a more sustainable, long-term approach. Despite skepticism, these robots could help reduce chemical dependency and improve farm sustainability.