The University of the Sunshine Coast student project is trialling the use of robotic dogs to herd sheep, with public demonstrations of the units at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Dr David Alonso-Caneiro, a senior lecturer in mechatronics, says the long-term view is to establish the feasibility of one day using similar machines as fully autonomous tools on farms
Sheep-herding robot dogs put to the test at the Ekka Royal Queensland show — video
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