Ep. 16: Growth Opportunity - How AI Puts Lettuce in Your Salad Bowl
Apr 4, 2017
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Lee Redden, CTO of Blue River Technology, discusses using AI in agriculture to revolutionize lettuce farming in the US. They explore the evolution of computing platforms, entrepreneurial ventures in robotics, and the innovative solutions AI offers for optimizing crop management and increasing productivity.
Blue River Technology uses deep learning for lettuce production optimization.
AI integration in machinery allows precision care for individual plants in agriculture.
Deep dives
Blue River Technology's Impact on Lettuce Production
Blue River Technology, focusing on AI-powered agriculture, has made significant strides in lettuce production. With a 10% involvement in lettuce production in the US, their AI-powered solution optimizes lettuce growing processes. By applying AI algorithms, Blue River Technology aims to increase efficiency and scale in agricultural operations, setting a strong foundation for future advancements in crop optimization.
Expansion into Cotton Fields for Sustainable Agriculture
Blue River Technology's success in lettuce production has paved the way for expansion into cotton fields. Leveraging their AI technology, the company seeks to address glyphosate-resistant weed issues in cotton farming. By applying their expertise from lettuce optimization to cotton fields, Blue River aims to revolutionize sustainable agriculture practices at a larger scale.
Innovative AI Integration in Agricultural Machinery
Blue River Technology's innovative approach involves integrating AI into agricultural machinery. By utilizing NVIDIA's Jetson platform, they have significantly enhanced computing capabilities in their machines. This integration allows for real-time computer vision processing, enabling precise application of fertilizers to individual plants. The company's focus on plant-by-plant care represents a significant shift towards more efficient and precise agricultural practices.
If you're looking for the impact of deep learning, look to the end of your fork. We spoke with Blue River Technology co-founder and CTO Lee Redden about how the startup put deep learning to work tending 10% of the lettuce produced in the United States, and how deep learning promises to unleash a new agricultural revolution.
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