Japanese scientists are closer to creating a farming robot that can travel between rows of produce. The advancement could help farmers who face labor shortages. These robots have two navigation modes: One to reach a predefined spot, and another when analyzing crop beds. These robots could work better in smaller, tricky spaces than previous designs. In many countries, declining interest in farm work has made labor harder to come by. (Study Finds)

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