An autonomous laser-powered weeder is attracting big green from investors. Carbon Robotics recently announced it secured $27 million in Series B financing to help in its quest to eliminate weeds ...

Rutgers University scientists are testing laser-powered machines that kill weeds without chemicals. Early results show the AI-guided lasers rival herbicides in performance while protecting crops and ...

Is a laser beam the future of farming? A raised rectangular vehicle, slightly smaller than a compact sedan, rolls across farmland and shoots concentrated bursts of infrared light into the rows.

Weeds are one of the biggest challenges that farmers face, as they can lower crop production and increase expenses. Traditional approaches to managing weeds involve either manual labour or chemical ...