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WTF Fun Fact – Autonomous Laserweeder

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Carbon Robotics has created an autonomous laserweeder – a ~10,000 lbs. self-driving robot that can kill 100,000 weeds an hour using eight 150-watt lasers. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: Self-Driving Farm Robot Uses Lasers To Kill 100,000 Weeds An Hour, Saving Land And Farmers From Toxic Herbicides (forbes.com)

WTF Fun Fact – Rice And Water

January 28, 2020

Rice is one of the most water-intensive crops to grow, needing about 2,500 liters per kilogram, but this is mainly to prevent weeds. SRI is a trending technique that could cut down the water used by over 50%. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/01/30/689685891/nepalese-rice-farmers-boost-yields-by-sowing-fewer-plants-and-cutting-water?t=1580162138374