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02/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Robots now automating the harvesting of cucumbers in Germany

As part of an international effort to revitalize cucumber farming, a European team presented a prototype robot that could replace human workers, stated a ScienceDaily article. The dual-arm robot falls under the European Union’s CATCH project. It’s considered a major step in automating and preserving the practice of crop cultivation in Germany. Cucumbers are serious business […]

08/11/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Finally a real-world use for blockchain: Food industry giants using it to prevent food fraud and speed logistics

Food fraud is a serious problem, and it’s estimated to cost the global food industry around $40 billion each year. It’s not just a costly problem; it can also be a deadly one, as the 2008 crisis with melamine-tainted milk that killed at least six babies illustrated. Two out of five Chinese people consider food […]

07/26/2017 / By Russel Davis

SORRY, HUMANS: Amazon will most likely replace Whole Foods cashiers with automated systems

In line with Amazon’s announcement of plans to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, a survey carried out by ChargeItSpot revealed that a vast majority of consumers would like Amazon to add a “cashier-free checkout” should the acquisition take place. The poll also showed that consumers wanted Amazon to feature “lower prices” and “in-store pickup” for Amazon purchases. “When […]

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