Iron Ox raises $53 million; producing food sustainably and autonomously using robotics and AI

https://dailyalts.com/breakthrough-energy-ventures-leads-53m-round-in-robotic-agtech-iron-ox/

"applying technology to minimize the amount of land, water, and energy needed to nourish a growing population... Use 90% less water than field farms... Use 75% less energy than vertical farms... Travel 10X less distance than non-local farms... Use 30X less land than field farms"

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