Carbon Robotics, a company known for its autonomous LaserWeeder, has raised $20 million in a D-2 extension round led by Giant Ventures.
Founder and CEO Paul Mikesell shared his thoughts on the future of harvest robots, automation for small farms, and the approach agtech startups should take when dealing with VCs.
Mikesell discussed the potential for ag automation and robotics to reach smaller farms and the possibility of harvesting robots being used for specialty crops.
Will ag automation and robotics ever reach smaller farms? Will specialty crops ever see the rise of harvesting robots?
Mikesell offered advice on how agtech startups should approach VCs, particularly in the current investment climate.
The funding will be used to develop "another AI robot", with further details to be announced later.
Author's summary: Carbon Robotics raises $20m for new AI robot.