Smart farm robot cuts herbicide, fertilizer use by 90%

TechFirst with John Koetsier

Can robots reduce herbicide and fertilizer use on farms by up to 90%?

Probably yes.

In this episode of TechFirst we chat with Verdant Robotics' CEO Gabe Sibley about SharpShooter, the company's state-of-the-art farm tech that precisely targets herbicide and fertilizer application, massively reducing chemical use.

That's huge for the environment.

It's also huge for farmer's pocketbooks ... because herbicide and fertilizer are increasingly expensive.

We dive into:

- How Sharpshooter targets plants with pinpoint accuracy — 240 shots per second

- Why this approach can save farmers millions in input costs

- The environmental benefits for soil, water, and food

- How AI and edge computing make split-second farm decisions possible

- The future of robotics in agriculture

If you’re interested in agtech, AI, or sustainable farming, this one’s for you.

00:00 Introduction to Robotic Farming

00:28 Interview with Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics

00:50 How Sharpshooter Technology Works

02:40 Economic and Environmental Benefits

04:59 Technical Specifications and Capabilities

11:11 Future of Agricultural Automation

11:54 Personal Insights and Motivation

16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts