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Working in a greenhouse is both strenuous and time-​consuming. The picking robot from ETH spin-​off Floating Robotics takes on particularly repetitive tasks, thereby alleviating the strain on human pickers. It is currently undergoing testing at Beerstecher AG in Hinwil.

A picking robot for the greenhouse

Ålö Agricultural Machinery (Ningbo) Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ålö, is a leading manufacturer of loaders and implements for agricultural tractors. With production facilities in four countries and customers in over 50, Ålö holds approximately 30% of the world market for tractor loaders exceeding 50 hp. Since 2020, the company has been part of the JOST Group, a renowned manufacturer of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles.

New 3D scanners help Alo Agricultural Machinery analyze a loader's part dimensions and deviations

The development of IoT agriculture has seen a rapid increase in recent years as advancements in technology have enabled farmers to monitor and control their equipment remotely. This allows them to take care of their crops from anywhere in the world, making it possible for them to monitor the health and growth rates of their plants in real time.

Why IoT Is The Future Of Agriculture

As IoT technology evolves, automation will play a more important role by, for instance, automatically stopping the watering process once the soil has received a sufficient level of moisture. Furthermore, analysis of irrigation data transmitted to Cloud computing can help ensure that watering occurs at the optimal time (for example, overnight or at cooler times during the day) to minimize evaporation losses.

Cellular IoT helps farmers use water wisely