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🎥 ‘The whole system is now more investable’: Reservoir makes the case for ag robotics

Advances in AI, perception and edge computing, plus more off-the-shelf tech, are helping startups build more flexible ag robots faster, says Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein.

Agtech

Artificial intelligence

Danny Bernstein, founder, Reservoir. Image credit: Elaine Watson

Exclusive: Plantd converts a construction waste problem into revenue with new biochar line

The biochar line brings Plantd a step closer to achieving a fully closed-loop manufacturing process for its alt-construction materials.

Agtech

Biomanufacturing & biologicals

🎥 ‘The whole system is now more investable’: Reservoir makes the case for ag robotics

Exclusive: Plantd converts a construction waste problem into revenue with new biochar line

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