Agricultural robots or robotic devices aid farmers in the care of crops and livestock, increasing farm productivity.
Utilized in greenhouses or in open fields, agricultural robots can be used for harvesting, fruit picking, weeding, planting and pest control.
Livestock applications include the milking, feeding or herding of animals.
Agricultural robots and robotic devices are becoming increasingly important as industry awareness of sustainability and environmental preservation grows.
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