Big Roomba Weeder

14 August 2022, 11:11 AM

Steve Miller

Big Roomba Weeder

If they made it a little smaller I’d buy one.

Big Roomba Weeder

Video here

14 August 2022, 11:35 AM

big al

Weeds should have a hard time adapting to that methodology compared to how they evolve resistance to herbicides. Agriculture fights an unceasing battle against weeds.

I wonder if the machine can eradicate deep-rooted weeds like Canada thistle? I also wonder how close it can work to the vegetable plants it's weeding? I wonder how much it costs?

Big Al

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14 August 2022, 12:11 PM

CHAS

Will be watching the ag publications I receive for news
about laser weeders.

Skeptical, but chemical costs have soared. Most herbicides are made from petroleum products. My costs for fertilizer have more than tripled. Farmers had to irrigate a lot this year, which requires a lot of diesel in
a very expensive market.

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15 August 2022, 09:10 AM

Steve Miller

quote:
Originally posted by big al:
Weeds should have a hard time adapting to that methodology compared to how they evolve resistance to herbicides. Agriculture fights an unceasing battle against weeds.

I wonder if the machine can eradicate deep-rooted weeds like Canada thistle? I also wonder how close it can work to the vegetable plants it's weeding? I wonder how much it costs?

Big Al

This article says they cost between $25K and $50K and that they’re working on smaller models.

Seems like a bargain when compared to the cost of chemicals. They’re sold out through 2022.

15 August 2022, 09:53 AM

CHAS

Reminds me of the Roomba that ran over and smeared dog doo doo all over a carpet.

If the farmers on my land buy one I want to go and watch it. American marketing is "ready, fire, aim".
Hope they get the bugs worked out soon.

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Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.