🌱 What Happened
A Bangalore-based startup, TartanSense, founded by Jaisimha Rao in 2015, has been revolutionizing Indian agriculture using Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. The startup has created small robots, BrijBot, capable of identifying and removing weeds from cotton fields, effectively reducing farmers’ workload and pesticide use.
💡 Impact
The innovative tech solution has massively reduced the cost of cotton farming. Farmers can now save up to 40% on weeding costs. The eco-friendly bots are also reducing the dependency on harmful chemicals, leading to a more sustainable environment.
- Over 500 farmers have reaped the benefits of TartanSense’s BrijBot till date.
- Each robot can weed up to 10 acres per day.
- Cotton farming is now more cost-effective and eco-friendly.
📍 The Bigger Picture
This is a major step towards a sustainable and tech-driven agriculture sector in India. Stories like these inspire young entrepreneurs to innovate and contribute towards a greener future. Read more about TartanSense’s journey here.
Let’s champion the cause of sustainable farming and support local innovations that make a difference!