Robotics and automation in indoor agriculture

The vast majority of growers utilize at least some automation equipment. For instance, 60 percent of growers use irrigation controls. Some automation solutions have been around for 30 years – like environmental control systems – while others are in the pilot stage.

This white paper video, previewed at Indoor AgCon Las Vegas on April 5, covers automation activity in six stages of the growing process.

1. Nursery operations
2. Process Control
3. Plant management
4. Resource Management
5. Harvesting
6. Postharvesting