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Did you know there are robots that make growing food as easy as playing Farmville? FarmBot is an open-source, automated system that operates like a 3D printer for gardens, capable of planting seeds, watering, and monitoring plants autonomously. In this episode, Jon Hirschtick sits down with Rory Aronson, the CEO and founder of Farmbot, to learn of the company's origins, the challenges of developing such a complex product, the advantages of open-source design, and the impactful applications of FarmBot (including an initiative for coral reef restoration). In addition, Rory shares why he chose Onshape as the company's design tool and how its platform enables collaborative design processes.
“FarmBot will be the best farmer for any crop and any location at any time of year”Welcome to the world of FarmBot where technology meets agriculture. Have you ever imagined what it would be like gardening without getting your boots stuck in the mud? Introducing…FarmBot! This robotic tech can plant, water and nurture your crops until harvest - all through the use of a savvy app - with just one click.In this episode, we're in California to meet Rory Aronson, founder of FarmBot - who shares how this innovative device is reshaping the farming landscape. We get a demo of FarmBot, learn how open source tech is empowering users to create their own tools and hear how Rory wants the FarmBot to be the next must have home appliance.We also hear from Jon Hirschtick, who heads up PTC's Onshape division and he explains the importance of Onshape and how Farmbot have benefitted from this software.Find out more about FarmBot here.Find out more about Onshape here.Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC. Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Victoria Shifflett. And music by Rowan Bishop.
In this episode of "Let's Talk Farm to Fork", we're joined by Rory Aronson from FarmBot, who we will be talking to about how their autonomous home garden system is helping consumers take control of what fresh produce they grow and consume.https://farm.bot/
Food. Agriculture. Farming. Words that are vital for a sustainable future and the survival of all living things. Rory Aronson (Social entrepreneur and Founder of FarmBot Inc.) and I unravel the details involved with Agriculture & Farming in the 21st century. Rory humbly shares his vast knowledge combining a unique experience in engineering, design and entrepreneurship in agriculture and tackles detailed responses to questions such as - What does 'agriculture & farming' look like 50 years ago and how does it look now in the 21st century in comparison? What are the key skills and attributes required to succeed - especially if someone is planning on entering the industry from school, tertiary? What are the technologies involved and how does drones, IoT, BigData, Smart Devices etc. play a crucial role in this sector? Is '21st education' aligned and suitable to facilitate a future in the modern-day agriculture and farming? Rory then concludes with timely advice for students as well as teachers and schools on how to pivot towards the future of this amazing industry within the 21st century. Tune into this episode and learn all the details required to succeed within agriculture and farming in the 21st century.
Learn how to stay cybersafe, jam to your favorite tunes, sleep right, and automate your garden this week on Pop Tech Radio. First off, Smart Nora CEO and Co-Founder, Behrouz Hariri, tells us about their microphone activated, inflatable pillow powered anti-snoring device that keeps your partner from strangling you in your sleep. Then, Adaptive Sound Technology, Inc. (ASTI) President and CEO, Sam Nicolino, explains how they've painstakingly captured naturalistic, urban, and other sounds to drown out background noise while you sleep. Next, EchoBox Director of Growth, Josh McKenzie, shares how they've been able to provide premium Hi-Fi, titanium bodied earbuds at a reasonable price. Also, Bitdefender IoT Director, Dan Berte, wakes us up a cold reality; every internet-enabled device is at risk to cyber threats. Find out the Bitdefender BOX can keep us safe. Finally, Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot, shares his vision for building a self-sufficient future - hundreds of thousands of micro farms across the globe. Tune in now. [00:00:00] Snore No More with Smart Nora [00:06:54] Sleep - One of Three Pillars of Health [00:12:31] Get to Sleep with ASTI [00:19:54] Adaptive Sound Environments for Baby [00:31:43] Audiophile Earbuds for Reasonable Price [00:35:56] EchoBox in VR and on the Road [00:42:16] Defend Your Home with Bitdefender BOX [00:47:43] Shield Yourself From Cyber Attacks [00:54:46] Be Self Sufficient; Be Your Own Farmer [01:02:09] Automate Your Garden - Reap the Rewards [01:10:32] Open Source Farming Info at Openfarm [01:18:10] FarmBot: An Iterative Process
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Rory Aronson revolutionised agriculture when he created the coolest invention ever—FarmBot—an AI robot which farms your veggie patch. Seriously, this autonomous robot plants seeds, waters the garden, checks the soil nutrients and kills the weeds. In this episode of MATE, Rory explains how he built this precision agriculture machine and why it’s going to transform the … Continue reading MATE 036 – How artificial intelligence and robots are revolutionising gardening, with Rory Aronson from FarmBot (REBROADCAST of MATE 014) The post MATE 036 – How artificial intelligence and robots are revolutionising gardening, with Rory Aronson from FarmBot (REBROADCAST of MATE 014) appeared first on MATE podcast.
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Rory Aronson revolutionised agriculture when he created the coolest invention ever—FarmBot—an AI robot which farms your veggie patch. Seriously, this autonomous robot plants seeds, waters the garden, checks the soil nutrients and kills the weeds. In this episode of MATE, Rory explains how he built this precision agriculture machine and why it’s going to transform the … Continue reading MATE 014 – Rory Aronson introduces FarmBot, the AI robot which farms your veggie patch The post MATE 014 – Rory Aronson introduces FarmBot, the AI robot which farms your veggie patch appeared first on MATE podcast.
Today on We Dig Plants, hosts Alice Marcus Krieg and Carmen Devito do their part to contribute to the "robots will take our jobs" story! Our guest: Rory Aronson, the creator of the FarmBot. This robot is installed above a planter box, before Raspberry Pi, a rudimentary (and cheap) computer pushes it into action. FarmBot then plants and waters seeds in order to grow crops with minimal human labor.
Ever considered growing your own garden and farming food for yourself? Rory Aronson is an entrepreneur on a mission to make the challenging prospect of producing food even more accessible for individuals everywhere. This is a crazy mission to open source all the world's agricultural knowledge and is an awesome act of social entrepreneurship primed to put sustainability within reach for future generations. The Open Farm Campaign Success Quotes "Just do it." -Nike Links OpenFarm.cc RoryAronson.com Open Source Ecology Project Connect with Rory @RoryAronson @FarmBotProject Open Farm's Facebook Kickstarter Love RepRap 3D Printer Love the Show? Leave us a Review Our Sponsor eFulFillment Service: Want to get your rewards out to backers and eliminate the hassle of post-campaign shipping? EFS can help with tons of crowdfunding experience and special discounts for Art of the Kickstart listeners these guys are a great bet to help your business grow.