Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that various companies and research institutions are increasingly investing in agricultural robotics, driven by the need for automation in agriculture due to labor shortages and high costs [1][2] - Agricultural robots are evolving from traditional models to intelligent systems capable of real-time environmental sensing and autonomous decision-making, utilizing technologies like Beidou and 5G for path planning and obstacle avoidance [1][2] - The development of agricultural robots is supported by advancements in general technologies such as machine vision and decision models, as well as agricultural-specific technologies like satellite remote sensing and IoT [2] Group 2 - The challenges in developing agricultural robots include the non-standardized nature of agriculture, the need for collaboration among various technical fields, and the low economic returns in agriculture which make cost-effectiveness crucial [2] - The Go2 agricultural robot from Yushu Technology is priced at $1,600, offering a competitive option for high-value agriculture, while ongoing developments aim to improve efficiency under challenging conditions [3] - The transition to smart agriculture is expected to take time, as agricultural robots represent an advanced form of machinery that will eventually transform farmers into data-driven decision-makers rather than just machine operators [3]

Core Viewpoint - Agricultural robots represent an advanced form of agricultural machinery, but their widespread adoption among ordinary farmers will take considerable time. Smart agriculture is about mutual empowerment between humans and machines, transitioning farmers from "manual laborers" to "robot managers" and "data decision-makers" [1][4]. Industry Developments - Yushutech has announced the application of its quadruped robot Go2 in the smart agriculture sector, exploring new pathways for robotic empowerment in agriculture. The first winter jujube picking robot, developed by Shenzhen Blue Hero Robotics and Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), has recently been deployed in Shaanxi Dali. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully developed the world's first intelligent breeding robot "Ji'er" for automatic hybrid pollination, and Fudan University's robotics lab has unveiled a precision agricultural robot for tomato operations [1][2]. Technological Advancements - In the context of aging rural labor and high labor costs, there is a strong desire for smart agriculture. Unlike previous agricultural robots, smart agricultural robots can sense environmental data in real-time and make autonomous decisions through image recognition and deep learning. For instance, with the integration of Beidou and 5G technologies, these robots can autonomously plan routes and avoid obstacles [2][3]. Challenges in Development - Developing and promoting agricultural robots is more challenging than in industrial sectors due to the non-standardized environment of agriculture, which involves living organisms. The low comparative benefits of agriculture mean that technology must be cost-effective to gain farmer acceptance. Additionally, practical challenges, such as accurately identifying ripe fruits for harvesting, complicate the deployment of these technologies [3]. Market Potential - The agricultural robot market is seen as a blue ocean for innovation, driven by advancements in machine vision, knowledge graphs, and decision models, as well as the maturation of satellite remote sensing, low-altitude technology, and ground IoT [2][3]. Future Outlook - The development of agricultural robots requires historical patience, as many agricultural machinery still face challenges in usability and implementation. By the middle of this century, it is anticipated that agricultural robots will become as ubiquitous as tractors and harvesters are today [4].