A high-tech robot named Theo is used in Dutch tulip fields to root out disease from the bulb fields, preventing the spread of the tulip-breaking virus. The robot uses AI to identify sick flowers and remove them, replacing the traditional human 'sickness spotters.'
Key Points
Theo robot helps in the battle against the tulip-breaking virus in Dutch tulip fields
Replaces human 'sickness spotters' with AI technology
Uses cameras and AI to identify and remove sick flowers
Pros
Efficiently identifies and removes diseased bulbs from tulip fields
Uses AI and precise GPS coordinates for accuracy
Cons
Expensive cost of 185,000 euros ($200,000) per robot