Robotics, IoT, and AI in the Automation of Agricultural Industry: A Review

This paper presents a review on various agricultural practices and aspects that can be or currently are automated, using robotics, IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) more prolifically. Alongside, the current and future perspectives are dealt with, covering major technology innovations focused around smart farming, precision agriculture, vertical farming, modern greenhouse practices, autonomous and robotic workforce, drones, and the `connected farm.' Post Covid-19, automation of agricultural industry has become all the more relevant to the new norm set due to labour migration and shortage.