In this episode you'll learn about robotics in agriculture. We talk to Jim Ostrowski, CTO of Blue River Technology, about their See-and-Spray technology, Blue River's partnership with John Deere, deep learning, and the future of robotics in agriculture. Don't miss this episode if you want to see a great example of a high impact problem that robots are well suited for.

Start

How does their system work?

Image processing to spray weeds

Discussion on labor

Herbicide resistance

Genetically modified crops

Monocrop cultures

Regenerative agriculture

Partnering with John Deere

Jim’s background in Blue River

Deep learning technology

Risks of deep learning

Labeling for deep learning

Autonomous tillage

Challenges in tillage

Why tillage is a nice problem

Mentions monitoring the job

Using cameras to determine normal function

How to use deep learning in tilling

Getting into other areas like construction at John Deere

Fully automated farms?

Harvesting will be the last task to be automated

What’s the progression of automating tasks on the farm?

Hydroponic farming?

Future at Blue River

Integrating with John Deere

Allocating space in new designs

Advice for a new graduate

Wrapping up

Blue River Technology's Website

Blue River Technology's LinkedIn

Jim Ostrowski's LinkedIn

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