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  • Agricultural Science
  • Robotics
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Agroecological farming faces challenges with yield penalties and labor demands.
  • Advancements in robotics present potential solutions for agricultural practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dual potential of farm robots in agroecology.
  • To highlight the need for societal and policy engagement regarding agricultural robotics.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of robotic applications in farming.
  • Review of potential ecological and economic impacts.

Main Results:

  • Farm robots could enable ecological utopia by supporting small-scale, labor-intensive agroecological systems.
  • Alternatively, large-scale robots might foster monocultures, posing ecological risks.

Conclusions:

  • The trajectory of farm robotics depends on societal choices and policy interventions.
  • Harnessing robotics for sustainable agriculture requires careful planning and ethical considerations.