Can robots reduce herbicide and fertilizer use on farms by up to 90%?
Probably yes.
In this episode of TechFirst we chat with Verdant Robotics' CEO Gabe Sibley about SharpShooter, the company's state-of-the-art farm tech that precisely targets herbicide and fertilizer application, massively reducing chemical use.
That's huge for the environment.
It's also huge for farmer's pocketbooks ... because herbicide and fertilizer are increasingly expensive.
We dive into:
- How Sharpshooter targets plants with pinpoint accuracy — 240 shots per second
- Why this approach can save farmers millions in input costs
- The environmental benefits for soil, water, and food
- How AI and edge computing make split-second farm decisions possible
- The future of robotics in agriculture
If you’re interested in agtech, AI, or sustainable farming, this one’s for you.
00:00 Introduction to Robotic Farming
00:28 Interview with Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics
00:50 How Sharpshooter Technology Works
02:40 Economic and Environmental Benefits
04:59 Technical Specifications and Capabilities
11:11 Future of Agricultural Automation
11:54 Personal Insights and Motivation
16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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