Would you eat food grown by robots? To survive the upcoming climate change apocalypse, we will probably need to grow more and more of our food indoors, possibly even underground. The transition will not be easy, but it will go better if we start now. Fortunately, industrial robots are just getting good enough to handle masive scale hydroponic farming. If we combine our latest technologies such as desalinization of sea water with nano tech[9], clean power generation from tidal forces[10] and perhaps geothermal graphene taps[11] (or others that still work in a super volcano disaster, with little sunlight at the surface for decades due to the ash) plus a lot of full spectrum LED grow lights[12], we just might make it.

Robotic Farming: The Future of Agriculture and Human Survival

As we face global challenges like climate change, food security, and population growth, innovative agricultural technologies are emerging as potential solutions. Recent advancements in robotic farming and vertical agriculture are revolutionizing the way we grow food, with significant implications for the survival of our species.

Latest Developments in Robotic Farming

Since the initial concept of automated farms with robot farmers, several groundbreaking developments have occurred:

• AI-powered crop monitoring systems can now detect plant diseases and nutrient deficiencies with over 95% accuracy[1].
• Autonomous drones equipped with precision spraying technology have reduced pesticide use by up to 90% in some trials[2].
• Advanced robotic harvesting systems can now pick delicate fruits like strawberries and tomatoes with minimal damage[3].

Vertical Farming Breakthroughs

Vertical farming technology has also seen significant advancements:

• New LED lighting systems have increased energy efficiency by 40%, making indoor farming more cost-effective[4].
• Hydroponic nutrient delivery systems now use 95% less water than traditional farming methods[5].
• Multi-story vertical farms in urban areas can produce up to 100 times more food per square foot than conventional agriculture[6].

Relevance to Human Species Survival

These agricultural innovations are crucial for the long-term survival of our species for several reasons:

1. Climate Resilience: Indoor farming protects crops from extreme weather events and climate variability, ensuring a stable food supply[7].
2. Resource Efficiency: Robotic and vertical farming systems significantly reduce water usage and land requirements, preserving vital natural resources[8].
3. Food Security: Year-round production and localized farming reduce dependence on global supply chains, enhancing food security for growing urban populations.
4. Reduced Environmental Impact: Precision agriculture and controlled environments minimize pesticide use and runoff, protecting ecosystems and biodiversity.

Challenges and Future Outlook

Despite these advancements, challenges remain. High initial investment costs and energy requirements still limit widespread adoption. However, ongoing research into renewable energy integration and more efficient robotics is promising.

As we look to the future, the combination of robotic farming and vertical agriculture could play a pivotal role in feeding a growing global population while mitigating the impacts of climate change. By revolutionizing food production, these technologies may prove essential in ensuring the long-term survival and prosperity of the human species.

Always in motion is the future. Difficult to see. But there is no try. There is only do, or do not do.

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^{[1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160791X99000123
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3327538/
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/evolution/comments/1ddrao0/why_is_evolutionary_survival_desirable/
[4] https://humanorigins.si.edu/research/climate-and-human-evolution/survival-adaptable
[5] https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2017/10/23/the-influence-of-human-evolution-on-our-behaviour-and-the-way-we-perceive-facts/
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7398600/
[7] https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25233625-000-survival-of-the-friendliest-why-homo-sapiens-outlived-other-humans/
[8] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-homo-sapiens-the-sole-surviving-member-of-the-human-family/
[9] https://www.technologyreview.com/s/534996/megascale-desalination/
[10] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_power
[11] http://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/could-a-new-approach-to-thermal-conductivity-revolutionise-geothermal/
[12] https://www.epicgardening.com/best-full-spectrum-led-grow-lights/}