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Questions:
Write a short article about the current state of robotics used in the context of agriculture. This can include any form of assistance to farmers and agriculturalists, whether focused on labour-intensive tasks or helping with logistics or planning.
Write no more than 700 words, excluding references.
Your article should be based on the following plan.
Give three examples of robots designed for use in agriculture. For each example you should outline the tasks the robot can complete.
Give a brief description of each robot, referring to concepts and topics discussed in the robotics block. You should cover four elements for each robot, such as the level of autonomy, the sensors used, the actuators used, how the robot is powered or how 'intelligent' the robot is.
Briefly discuss some of the traditional difficulties of using robots in agriculture and how these are being tackled.
Briefly discuss any social, legal, economic or ethical issues associated with using robots in the context of agriculture.
Give full references to the sources you use, including any module materials and external sources. Make sure you cite those references where appropriate in your answer. Use the Cite Them Right Harvard style for your reference list,