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The Story of Carbon Robotics with Paul Mikesell

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Innovation is crucial for overcoming industry challenges in agriculture. Carbon Robotics, led by visionary founder and CEO Paul Mikesell, is transforming crop management with its groundbreaking laser weeding technology.

Paul Mikesell’s journey to founding Carbon Robotics is marked by his deep expertise in tech, with significant roles in companies like Isilon Systems and Uber. Recognizing the potential for Silicon Valley technology in agriculture, Mikesell was inspired by conversations with farmers about their weed control challenges. This led to the establishment of Carbon Robotics in Seattle, Washington, with a mission to address these issues using advanced technology.

At the core of Carbon Robotics' innovation is its laser weeding system, which uses AI and deep learning to distinguish between crops and weeds in real-time. This technology targets and eliminates weeds with precision, sparing the valuable crops. The AI system is continuously trained with numerous images to ensure accurate field decisions, and the machines now support over 120 different crops.

Building reliable field equipment posed challenges, particularly in cooling and adapting to harsh environments. However, innovative solutions, like using repurposed driveway sensors for monitoring, and a dedicated engineering culture that embraced fieldwork, ensured success. Safety measures, especially fire prevention, are critical when operating high-power lasers in the field.

Looking ahead, Carbon Robotics aims to reduce reliance on chemical herbicides, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative for weed control. Continuous advancements in their technology promise significant benefits for the agricultural sector, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

Carbon Robotics exemplifies innovation in agriculture, merging advanced AI with practical solutions to address current challenges and pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable future in farming.

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Auctions is the only auction platform with over 40 years of data to target more farmers than any other. We also make it super simple for our customers – our auctions are embedded directly into Fastline.com’s current website listings, so there’s no need for buyers to visit a separate website.
Learn more at Fastline.com!

North American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.com
Hear more stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.com
Need help with your agriculture based company's marketing strategy? Visit https://www.northamericanag.com/full-service-agri-marketing

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Innovation is crucial for overcoming industry challenges in agriculture. Carbon Robotics, led by visionary founder and CEO Paul Mikesell, is transforming crop management with its groundbreaking laser weeding technology.

Paul Mikesell’s journey to founding Carbon Robotics is marked by his deep expertise in tech, with significant roles in companies like Isilon Systems and Uber. Recognizing the potential for Silicon Valley technology in agriculture, Mikesell was inspired by conversations with farmers about their weed control challenges. This led to the establishment of Carbon Robotics in Seattle, Washington, with a mission to address these issues using advanced technology.

At the core of Carbon Robotics' innovation is its laser weeding system, which uses AI and deep learning to distinguish between crops and weeds in real-time. This technology targets and eliminates weeds with precision, sparing the valuable crops. The AI system is continuously trained with numerous images to ensure accurate field decisions, and the machines now support over 120 different crops.

Building reliable field equipment posed challenges, particularly in cooling and adapting to harsh environments. However, innovative solutions, like using repurposed driveway sensors for monitoring, and a dedicated engineering culture that embraced fieldwork, ensured success. Safety measures, especially fire prevention, are critical when operating high-power lasers in the field.

Looking ahead, Carbon Robotics aims to reduce reliance on chemical herbicides, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative for weed control. Continuous advancements in their technology promise significant benefits for the agricultural sector, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

Carbon Robotics exemplifies innovation in agriculture, merging advanced AI with practical solutions to address current challenges and pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable future in farming.

FASTLINE AUCTIONS
Auctions is the only auction platform with over 40 years of data to target more farmers than any other. We also make it super simple for our customers – our auctions are embedded directly into Fastline.com’s current website listings, so there’s no need for buyers to visit a separate website.
Learn more at Fastline.com!

North American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.com
Hear more stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.com
Need help with your agriculture based company's marketing strategy? Visit https://www.northamericanag.com/full-service-agri-marketing

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