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Fast Forward the Future: What Are the Key Drivers in Intelligent Sensing for Agriculture?
1Centre for Automation and Robotics, Consejo Superior Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Ctra. de Campo Real, km 0.200, La Poveda, 28500 Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 28, 2026
Summary
Advanced robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are driving a new era in agriculture, known as Agriculture 4.0. This technological fusion promises significant advancements in farming practices and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- The agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation.
- The integration of advanced technologies is crucial for future food production.
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