Agribots: A gateway to the next revolution in agriculture

Abstract Agriculture is changing at a faster rate than ever before, aiming to catch up with our ever-increasing world population. A technology conquering the agricultural sector is the agribot. Agribots are, as the name suggests, agricultural robots, meaning they are machines that have specifically been designed to autonomously carry out farming-related activities. The following chapter gives the reader a review on the development and the wide applications these robots deliver and shows the potential impact they could bring to farming communities worldwide. However, specific emphasis will be placed on India, being one of the largest agricultural societies in the world. We will also highlight what is required to develop these robots further, to make them accessible to and accepted by the agricultural community.