The new 'farmbots' will allow farmers to monitor livestock over large areas of land with the latest discovery
Robots being introduced into the agricultural industry could replace the need for human farmers - with a single machine looking after massive areas of land.
The new 'farmbots' are also thought to be cheaper than hiring manpower, as labour costs in agriculture have soared.
One farm that is already benefiting greatly from the assistance of robots is Suplejack Downs, a cattle ranch in the Australian Outback.
The farm is located in the North Territory, and is 13 hours from the nearest town, Alice Springs.
But that's not the only problem as its set across 4,000sq km of land - five times the area of New York City - making it very difficult to manage.
The robot will take part in a two-year trial to herd livestock and monitor their health and grazing habits.
They will also be installed with thermal and vision sensors to keep an eye on changes in an animal's body temperature.
But some people have become concerned that the robots will completely eradicate the need for humans in the farming industry.
But Professor Salah Sukkarieh, from the University of Sydney, told RT.com: "It's farmers who are driving this because labour is in short supply and they are looking for technological assistance."
He added: "We want to improve the quality of the animal health and make it easier for farmers to maintain large landscapes where animals roam free."
It is believed that the robots could also cut costs for farmers, especially as there is a worldwide shortage of farming labourers.
High labour costs are currently being blamed for farmers becoming more reliant on technology.
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(Source: Mirror)
