Nvidia CEO on AI and robotics in industry and agtech

How can connectivity help in agriculture? Stellar has answered the question in their most recent blog post about #Smartfarmrobotix 👇 📰 “Through Stellar’s M2M solution, the robotics team can monitor every deployed unit across Europe in real time. They know when a robot is online, where it is, and whether it’s performing at its best. Maintenance becomes proactive rather than reactive. “ 🛰️ Stellar’s services are helping our farm robots in our aim for #sustainable and innovative farm solutions. Blog post: https://lnkd.in/d6KSrbkH Stellar's LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eedahkXv

Robotics in agriculture holds undeniable appeal — but adoption still lags behind awareness. At Kynetec, we’re out there talking to farmers every day to understand what drives their decisions — and what holds them back. Our latest research gives a voice to farmers themselves, revealing both the curiosity and caution shaping the future of on-farm #robotics. While the industry has seen exciting innovation, we’ve also watched several ag tech companies struggle to scale autonomous solutions beyond early adopters. The gap between great engineering and practical usability on the farm is where the real challenge — and opportunity — lies. So what will it take to bridge that gap? I’d love to hear your thoughts 👇 #AgTech #Agriculture #FarmersVoice #AgriculturalRobotics #AgInnovation #SustainableFarming #KynetecInsights #DataDrivenAgriculture #FarmTech #MarketResearch https://lnkd.in/emuw5WtV

Great feature in Forbes on Bonsai Robotics and their practical approach to physical AI. Autonomy that can handle the complexity of farm environments isn’t just solving for agriculture — it’s proving what scalable, real-world AI looks like. Tyler Niday and the team are redefining farm economics. This goes well beyond labor; it’s about profitability, resilience, and the future of production on every acre. https://lnkd.in/gszUsf4V

🔴 LIVE FROM #FIRAUSA25 🇺🇸 Innovation is in full swing in Woodland! Day 2 of FIRA USA 2025 pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in agricultural robotics, with smarter, faster, and greener technologies taking center stage. 🚜✨ Here’s what caught everyone’s attention today 👇 🔹 Smart Apply – Intelligent Spray Control System Smart Apply’s precision spraying tech uses LiDAR and AI to analyze canopy density in real time, reducing chemical use by up to 50% while improving coverage and sustainability. 🌳💧 🔹 ARA – Ecorobotix AI-powered and planet-friendly. ARA’s Plant-by-Plant™ precision spraying technology cuts chemical use by up to 95%, targeting only what’s needed, where it’s needed. 🌍 🔹 M200 Sprayer – MQ Autonomous Agritech Fully autonomous and purpose-built for specialty crops, the M200 tackles tough terrain while optimizing spray applications with precision and safety. 🌱 🔹 Niqo RoboThinner – Niqo Robotics Launched at FIRA USA, this robot is designed for specialty crops, RoboThinner combines AI-driven vision and millimeter precision to automate thinning operations with unmatched efficiency and ROI. 🤖 🔹 Aigen Element – Aigen Fully solar and self-charging, Element offers 24/7 weeding and data collection capabilities. Scalable, sustainable, and autonomous, it redefines what clean energy can do for agriculture. ⚡ 🔹 Stout Smart Cultivator – Stout Industrial Technology, Inc. AI-powered mechanical weeding at its finest. The Smart Cultivator uses computer vision to distinguish crops from weeds in real time for clean, chemical-free fields. 🌿 🔹 Orchard Autonomous Sprayer – @LJTech AG This autonomous sprayer delivers efficient coverage for orchards, combining smart control and energy savings for real-world productivity. 🍊 🔹 Jetty – Tensorfield Agriculture Built for resilience and precision, Jetty delivers advanced thermal weeding technology that targets unwanted plants without chemicals, helping farmers grow cleaner, greener fields. 🔥 Every demo proves one thing: autonomy is not just the future of farming. It’s happening right now. 🌾 📍 Woodland, CA | 📅 October 21–23, 2025 🎟️ Don’t miss our last robots in demos tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/eypmvC5f The demos are sponsored by RESERVOIR and supported by University of California, Davis, Axis Ag, Inc., Keithly-Williams Seeds Inc., Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, Westlake Pipe & Fittings, Bullseye Farms, Huntington Farms - Nature's Reward, Taylor Farms, Rijk Zwaan, Westside Transplants Co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers & UCANR

Exciting news: we have invested in breakout AI robotics company Carbon Robotics. From their Seattle HQ, Carbon Robotics builds AI-powered robots for farming, They have already shipped units to 14 countries. Their laser weeding technology eliminates 99% of weeds, using lasers to remove the need for toxic herbicides and producing higher-quality, higher-yield crops. And their Carbon ATK autonomous tractor kit makes existing tractors run autonomously. Along with their proprietary AI models, their growth is being driven by an urgent need: the U.S. now imports more food than it exports. The US has a record $49 billion farm trade deficit, and farmers need technologies that can make production more cost efficient, and yields higher. Carbon Robotic's flagship product, the LaserWeeder, uses deep learning trained on 75 million+ plants (like an ‘LLM’ but a ‘Large Plant Model’). Led by Zenetta Burger, we’re proud to back Paul Mikesell and his team, and join a world-class group of investors including Bond, Anthos Capital, and NVIDIA. Read the release, and plans for their secretive new AI robot, in the link below...

🤖🌾 Farming just took a massive tech leap! Robots now milk cows, harvest apples, and spray crops - farmers are turning into machine operators faster than anyone expected. I'm excited to see how agricultural robotics is transforming the way we grow food! From automated harvesters that pick fruits with incredible precision to AI-powered drones monitoring crop health, technology is solving agriculture's biggest challenges in real-time. The growth numbers are absolutely incredible: ✔ Global agricultural robotics market hit $7.3-16.6 billion in 2024 ✔ Projected to reach $38 billion by 2033 ✔ North America leads with 35-38% market share ✔ Growth rate of 15-25% annually The innovations driving this transformation are game-changing: 🚜 Driverless tractors handling soil preparation autonomously 🌱 Precision planting robots ensuring optimal seed placement 🛸 AI-powered drones providing early pest detection 🥛 Automated milking systems revolutionizing dairy operations 💧 Smart spraying robots dramatically reducing chemical waste The results speak for themselves! Farms are reporting significant reductions in labor costs, increased operational efficiency, and much better resource optimization. These robots work around the clock without fatigue and apply treatments with surgical precision. Of course, there are still hurdles to overcome. High upfront costs, technical complexity, and the learning curve for farmers are slowing widespread adoption. But as technology continues to advance and costs come down, I believe robotics will become as standard as tractors on modern farms. As someone working in tech who understands automation's incredible potential, I see agricultural robotics as a critical solution for feeding our growing global population while addressing the ongoing labor shortage crisis. The future of farming is automated, precise, and sustainable - and it's happening right now! 🚀 #AgTech #Robotics #Agriculture

From Automation to Intelligence: How Robotics and AI Are Reshaping Greenhouse Horticulture! The announcement (see article) that SoftBank Group is acquiring ABB’s Robotics Division for $5.4 billion marks more than a major tech deal — it signals a global acceleration of robotics and AI across every industry. As reported by TechniShow and Reuters, SoftBank is doubling down on intelligent automation — from manufacturing to logistics, healthcare, and increasingly, agriculture. The timing couldn’t be more relevant. Greenhouse horticulture — long known for its innovation — is entering a new phase in which robotics, vision technology, and AI are transforming labour-intensive processes into data-driven, autonomous operations. Robotics Revolution in the Greenhouse: In horticulture, automation is no longer about mechanical efficiency alone; it’s about intelligence, precision, and autonomy. Companies like #TTAxISO are leading the way with robots that handle propagation, planting, grafting, and harvesting at industrial speed and accuracy. Their bulb planting robots, high-speed grafters, and AI-guided harvest robots show how deep learning and vision systems can now perform delicate, repetitive tasks once thought impossible to automate. These technologies don’t just replace labour — they optimize plant quality, uniformity, sustainability and yield, while generating data that fuels smarter cultivation strategies. As WUR emphasize, this is the foundation of a new era in horticulture: “less human, more intelligence.” The Convergence of Technology and Capital: This transformation didn’t come out of nowhere. Analysts from Oaklins, Rabobank, ABN Amro, and BDO have for several years highlighted that automation and consolidation are the twin forces reshaping greenhouse horticulture. Oaklins predicted that robotics and AI would become strategic assets in mergers and acquisitions. Rabobank’s Global Greenhouse Update linked labour scarcity directly to automation investment. ABN Amro and BDO both identified smart technology as key to future competitiveness and sustainable growth. The SoftBank-ABB deal confirms that this shift has gone mainstream — investors now see intelligent automation as central to global food and flower production. A Smarter, Sustainable Future: Mid- and high-tech greenhouses already use 90% less water, recycle nutrients, and enable year-round production with minimal emissions. Integrating robotics and AI into these systems multiplies their impact — creating circular, efficient, and resilient food systems that align with both environmental and economic goals. The future of horticulture will not be built by more hands, but by smarter systems — and the pioneers leading that change are already among us. #horticulture #food #agri #robotics #softbank #ABB

In a world increasingly shaped by automation, the farm is becoming a frontier of both innovation and inequality. Autonomous tractors, AI-driven harvesters, and robotic weeders promise efficiency. But who controls these machines, and who benefits from their intelligence? The future of agricultural robotics is not just a question of engineering. It is a question of design.

Autonomy in agriculture is moving from concept to application, and companies like Bonsai Robotics are a good example of how quickly the space is maturing. The blend of AI, vision systems and retrofittable platforms is making autonomy more practical for growers who need solutions that work in field conditions, not just in pilots.