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By enabling proximity-based cultivation, robotic harvesting could significantly reduce food miles and carbon footprints. As robots become more intelligent, they will also improve yield predictions by analyzing weather data and crop maturity, minimizing food waste—currently at 40% in the UK.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations
While promising, these advancements raise critical questions about the future of work. Automation risks displacing human workers, threatening livelihoods unless integrated thoughtfully. The goal is to complement human labor rather than replace it, allowing people to focus on higher-value, creative, and supervisory tasks.