NVIDIA graphics cards turn farming machines into "little grass killers", AI lasers completely replace herbicides.

The computing power is sufficient, and the weeds have disappeared. NVIDIA explained how connecting AI computing power to everyday appliances can enhance productivity, with a payback period of only three years, while avoiding land pollution and drug resistance. (Background: TSMC's first batch of wafers shipped from the Arizona plant! NVIDIA AI chips need to return to 'Taiwan's home' for packaging) (Supplementary background: Breaking down Jen-Hsun Huang's heartfelt words: Why can AI only embrace nuclear energy? Four key points that 99% of people do not understand) With sufficient computing power, the weeds are gone. On September 1, American startup Carbon Robotics announced in Seattle that, relying on NVIDIA AI computing power and laser technology, it launched the LaserWeeder G2 and AutoTractor smart kits, attempting to solve both the chemical weeding problem and the shortage of agricultural labor in one go. This transformation not only changes the long-standing range-bound struggle between farmers and weeds but also brings new sustainable investment ideas to the capital market. Laser replaces pesticides: 10,000 weeds turned to ashes every minute Weeds compete for nutrients, leading to decreased yields. Traditional methods often rely on chemical agents, but the issues of residues and drug resistance are becoming increasingly serious. The LaserWeeder G2 developed by Carbon Robotics is equipped with 24 NVIDIA GPUs, which analyze 65 million images through an AI visual recognition system, capable of identifying crops and weeds while moving at high speeds, and igniting the weed roots with lasers. Official data shows it can eliminate 10,000 weeds per minute, with a maximum of 600,000 per hour. Carbon Robotics' CTO emphasized: "There is no grass in the world that has antibodies to lasers." Physical weeding leaves no chemical residues and does not contribute to drug resistance, directly breaking the vicious cycle. Autonomous tractors: Letting robots take over the labor gap The American agricultural sector faces a labor shortage, with estimates that up to a quarter of crops cannot be harvested on time due to a lack of workers. Carbon Robotics also launched the AutoTractor system, which can upgrade John Deere 6R/8R series tractors into all-weather autonomous driving units. When the AutoTractor is equipped with the LaserWeeder G2, one machine can handle 1.5 to 3 acres per hour, equivalent to 75 workers. From weeding to walking paths, the fully automated process significantly reduces reliance on seasonal temporary workers. Investment payback period of three years: Sustainability and returns fermenting simultaneously The LaserWeeder G2 is priced at about $1.4 million, which is a significant investment for medium to large farms. However, according to customer feedback disclosed by the company, most farmers estimate they can recoup costs in about three years by saving on pesticides, labor, and increasing yields. In terms of cash flow, NVIDIA's investment arm NVentures has participated in the capital increase, and the market has purchased 150 units to date. The dual incentives of environmental protection and financial returns have made precision agriculture a 'green gold' bet that Silicon Valley and Wall Street are closely watching. Agricultural structure rewriting: Echoing from fields to exchanges If laser weeding technology becomes widespread in staple crops like corn, soybeans, and vegetables, the demand for chemical herbicides may significantly decline, and the related supply chains are bound to be reshuffled. At the same time, agricultural machinery manufacturers, AI chip vendors, and smart agriculture software providers are expanding their collaborations, giving rise to new standards and ecosystems. The rapid influx of capital once again verifies that sustainability is no longer just a slogan, but a quantifiable and recoverable cash flow model. The case of Carbon Robotics provides a pathway from technology validation to commercialization and highlights the thresholds and moats in the fusion of AI and hardware. From manual weeding to laser weeding, the methods of agricultural weeding have crossed several generations. The smart solutions launched by Carbon Robotics in collaboration with NVIDIA find intersection points for farming efficiency, environmental friendliness, and capital returns. As the laser beam cuts through the night in the fields, it silently announces the formation of a new order. Related reports Jen-Hsun Huang: We all agree that 'those who do not use AI will be replaced' and appropriately opening up the Chinese market can make the U.S. stronger. Jen-Hsun Huang: This is how I use AI to become smarter, and I am not worried about AI taking away human jobs. Jen-Hsun Huang's two children hold senior positions at NVIDIA, and it is rumored that Silicon Valley may see the first case of a 'family inheritance' enterprise. (NVIDIA graphics cards turn farming machines into 'weed killers', AI lasers completely replace herbicides) This article was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.