Robart sprout is an autonomous asparagus harvesting robot. Created by chris chavas, one of the founders. Uses cameras and other clever little sort of nipping and tucking tools to pick ripe stalks or spears from a field.
Japan’s prime minister from 2006-07 and 2012-20 died after being shot at a campaign event. Our Tokyo bureau chief analyses the implications for the country and its politics. The resurgence of a particularly well-armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to reignite deadly regional tensions. And we introduce you to the robots that may soon pick your vegetables.
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