AI plant exhibit wins award at Chelsea Flower Show
University of LincolnAn exhibition featuring a health scan for plants has won an award at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Created by the University of Lincoln, the RoboCrops: Plant Selection, Beyond the Visible display includes a combination of robotics, plant science and artificial intelligence.
The project monitors a plant's growth, structure and health, as well as signs of stress and disease invisible to the human eye.
The stand attracted interest from visitors including London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and was awarded a Silver Gilt medal by the show.
University of LincolnThe exhibit was presented by the University of Lincoln's Institute for Agri-Food Technology within the show's GreenSTEM zone.
When he visited the stand at the show, Khan discussed the future potential of the technology, the university said.
Prof Simon Pearson, founding director of the institute, said: "One of the most rewarding aspects we've already seen this week has been the level of curiosity and engagement from visitors, particularly young people, around how robotics, AI and plant science can work together to address some of the major challenges facing horticulture and food production."
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