Birds Eye Robotics has vision to ease worker labor in poultry barns

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 16, 2022
Jun 16, 2022

Birds Eye Robotics prototype — The bird-removing robot has undergone many changes since its conception in 2019, including three chassis versions and four bird retrieval systems. The early prototype shown here was tested in poultry barns for Lincoln Premium Poultry.
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A farmer has to be a jack-of-all-trades, taking on the role of weather forecaster, livestock nutritionist, veterinarian, electrician, accountant and more. One job no one wants is the undertaker.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.