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AI, robots, mushroom picking and government grants in Salmon Arm

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  As proof that AI is everywhere and anywhere at any time, a Salmon Arm-based boutique technology and engineering company is revolutionizing the mushroo.

The article from KelownaNow discusses a unique initiative in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, where a company named NextGen Farming is developing AI-powered robots to revolutionize the labor-intensive task of mushroom picking. This project, which aims to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in agriculture, has received a significant boost from a $1.5 million grant from the provincial government. The robots are designed to navigate through mushroom farms, identify ripe mushrooms, and pick them with precision, potentially transforming the agricultural sector by reducing the need for human labor in repetitive tasks. The initiative not only focuses on technological advancement but also on creating high-tech jobs in rural areas, showcasing a blend of innovation, economic development, and agricultural sustainability.

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