Carbon Robotics, an American company, has developed an innovative agricultural robot that uses laser technology to kill weeds in fields. This robot worker is a game-changer for the agriculture industry, providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for weed control.

The four-wheeled robot weighs 4.3 tonnes and is powered by a 74 horsepower diesel engine. It is equipped with cameras, lidars, and a GPS sensor, allowing it to move along furrows in the field even at night. The Weed Recognition System consists of 12 high definition cameras and 8 NVIDIA GPUs, which analyze camera images in real time to identify weeds. The robot then uses 8 infrared CO2 lasers with a wavelength of 10.6 microns and 150 watts each to destroy the weeds.

The robot is capable of processing up to 8 hectares and destroying up to 100 thousand weeds per hour, significantly reducing the cost of manual labor. Unlike herbicides, which are commonly used in agriculture to control weeds, lasers do not harm the soil. This makes the robot an environmentally friendly option for weed control.

The new robots have been successfully tested in fields with various crops, including broccoli and onions. The first batch of robots has been sold, and orders for new ones are being accepted for 2022.

If you're looking for a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for weed control, consider hiring a robot worker from Carbon Robotics. With its advanced technology and efficient performance, this agricultural robot is sure to revolutionize the way you manage weeds in your fields.