In addition to an updated build, the 2022 LaserWeeder features 30 industrial CO2 lasers, more than 3X the lasers in Carbon Robotics’ self-driving Autonomous LaserWeeder, creating an average weeding capacity of two acres per hour. 

A semi recently traveled 80 miles completely autonomously, marking a milestone for autonomous on-road equipment. At this pace, autonomy in the farm fields can't be far behind.

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Ohio State University's Scott Shearer shares what surprised him about the announcement of John Deere's autonomous tractor, his predictions for the future of autonomous farm equipment and what issues he thinks manufacturers shouldn’t ignore when it comes to autonomy.

The future of agricultural drones looks promising in the next decade. Experts predict drones will be able to operate autonomously in 2-3 years, and agricultural drones will grow to a $6.5 billion industry within 10 years.

The autonomous electric machine, called Ted, drives in the rows between the vines to weed around plants. It uses RTK guidance, sensors, lasers, cameras and probes to understand its environment.