Reservoir Highlights Increased Investability of Agricultural Robotics at Ruggedize Conference
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At the Ruggedize conference held at Reservoir Farms in Salinas, industry leaders discussed the evolving landscape of agricultural robotics. According to Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein, advancements in perception technologies, edge computing, AI, and robotics have made the entire system more investable, allowing for machines to be assembled and tested in under six months.
The growing availability of off-the-shelf hardware and software has enabled startups to create more flexible agricultural machines. Bernstein emphasized that these machines can now handle multiple crops and tasks, which is crucial for attracting investment. Additionally, Reservoir is fostering innovation through a $10 million R&D partnership with John Deere and is raising $50 million to support early-stage companies in the sector.
As the agricultural robotics field becomes increasingly attractive to investors, it is essential to monitor how these developments will impact the speed of commercialization and the overall growth of the industry. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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‘The whole system is now more investable’: Reservoir makes the case for ag robotics
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