A team of researchers at the UK's Harper Adams University is using drones and self-driving tractors to plant, grow and harvest a field of barley. The project was funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) through its Rural Innovation Programme (RIP). Drones have also been deployed to chase pigeons away. The barley is now growing, and the team is trying to fit its self-driving technology to a combine in preparation for harvesting. Should the barley be harvested successfully, it will be used to brew beer. Thats another challenge.
A team of researchers at the UK's Harper Adams University is using drones and self-driving tractors to plant, grow and harvest a field of barley. So far, the team has managed to plant the crop, deter birds and spray for weeds using a tractor fitted with self-driving software. Drones have also been deployed to chase pigeons away. The barley is now growing, and the team is trying to fit its self-driving technology to a combine in preparation for harvesting. Should the barley be harvested successfully, it will be used to brew beer. Thats another challenge.