An Automated Open-Source Precision CNC Farming Machine
FarmBot Inc. is a California Benefit Corporation based out of San Luis Obispo, California that is currently taking Pre-Orders for their innovative open-source precision CNC farming machine and software package. The FarmBot is the first of it's kind and it carries some impressive characteristics.
The company estimates the FarmBot is capable of growing "...all of the veggies for one person’s needs. This is assuming year-round growing." In addition, the veggies produced are less expensive than store bought veggies and create 25% fewer CO2 emissions.
*The Genesis is capable of modifications: Solar power, rainwater collection, lights, and whatever else you can think up
yes, the FarmBot Genesis is open-source. Meaning, you do not have to buy it from this company. In fact, you could create kits and sell them yourself or gather the necessary parts and make your own.
However, FarmBot does all the hard work for you and backs the product completely. So you don't have to search all over for the parts and in case there is an issue with something you receive, you can get it replaced.
The FarmBot requires an internet connection, which allows you to Control/Configure your Genesis from any platform.
Ultimately the FarmBot is priced $2,690, shipping included, and the company estimates a return on your investment within three to five years.
FarmBot Inc. is paving the way to sustainable agriculture and doing so transparently and ethically. They openly share their product, their business details (including their salaries), and even some of their products.
Thanks for reading, please consider pre-ordering yours today!
Wow, what a revolutionary concept - I'm very keen on seeing where this project will lead!
Right?! FarmBot has really outdone themselves!
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Plants aren't known for high CO2 emissions. They're known for exactly the opposite. Except fungi, which are weird.
Plants produce CO2 as a waste product of a process called Respiration
From what I've seen there are mixed results on CO2 emissions and plant growth. They use CO2 and give off CO2 and different plants do so differently. More importantly, the technology. Imagine getting together and starting a CSA with locals using this technology. Hopefully in a few years this tech will be more affordable and more applicable for reducing negative externalities from Industrial Agriculture.