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Weed-Whacking Robots

The 'Tertill' Solar-Powered Robot Detects and Removes Garden Weeds

— November 29, 2016 — Tech
Engineered to stay in your garden year-round or for the entire season, the 'Tertill' solar-powered robot helps to keep a garden free of weeds. The 'Tertill' works by roving around a garden area, detecting weeds and driving over to them in order to remove them.

Currently in the prototype stage, the 'Tertill' is the design work of Franklin Robotics, which is run by Joe Jones who is the co-creator of the original Roomba robot. Thanks to the solar panel that's built-in to the 'Tertill,' the robot is capable of operating autonomously, requiring no attention or maintenance except when it's time to change the trimmer blades.

The 'Tertill' solar-powered robot is set to launch in the summer of 2017 with a retail price point of $250.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Robotics - The development of solar-powered robots presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in various industries, such as agriculture, home automation, and environmental conservation.
2. Weed Detection Technology - Advancements in weed detection technology can revolutionize the way we maintain gardens and agricultural fields, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in landscaping, farming, and horticulture.
3. Autonomous Maintenance Tools - The emergence of autonomous maintenance tools like the 'Tertill' robot opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries that require routine maintenance and upkeep, such as landscaping, facilities management, and public infrastructure.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - The solar-powered 'Tertill' robot can disrupt the agriculture industry by providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for weed control and garden maintenance.
2. Landscaping - The 'Tertill' robot's weed-detection and removal capabilities have the potential to disrupt the landscaping industry by automating labor-intensive tasks and reducing maintenance costs.
3. Home Automation - The advent of solar-powered and autonomous robots like the 'Tertill' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home automation industry, offering efficient and low-maintenance solutions for garden and lawn care.
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