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Weedmaster
Weedmaster, a robot powered by a methanol fuel cell, uproots woods autonomously. Main navigation is done via GPS. Using a digital image recognition system, the robot distinguishes between the plant being cultivated and weed. The weed is cut in an energy efficient way by a rotating tool. This makes precise weeding possible, both beside the rows and between the plants in a row. Because of its compact size and low weight, the robot can be used in any weather, day and night. To increase capacity for a large acreage, the farmer can use a network of several interacting robots .In designing the Weedmaster, special emphasis was put on creating a likeable shape as to ensure high acceptance of these autonomous machines among the general population.

Thanks to modern technology, Weedmaster offers economy and ecology.

Link:
Zimmerli Design

[image source: Fabian Zimmerli]
[source: Vive Les Robots!]