Robot dogs on farms do a lot more than just guarding

Developers and researchers are deploying four-legged robots to inspect crops and detect pests in fields and greenhouses. These robots walk over rough ground where drones and wheeled machines struggle. The systems automate visual scouting and generate detailed field data for growers.

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