Harvested Robotics | AI Farming Robot Built by Mahindra University Students

Mahindra University engineering students develop an AI-powered farming robot to solve India's weed crisis. In this video, meet Rahul Arepaka, founder of Harvested Robotics and creator of Rakshak — an AI-powered laser-weeding robot that helps farmers reduce weed control costs and avoid harmful chemical herbicides. Built by a team of final-year engineering students at Mahindra University, this agritech startup uses artificial intelligence and laser precision technology to eliminate weeds without damaging crops. With funding and incubation support from the university, the team is pioneering sustainable solutions for Indian agriculture. Why it matters: India loses nearly $11 billion in crop yield annually due to weeds. Traditional weed control methods are either labor-intensive or chemical-heavy. Rakshak is a game-changing, eco-friendly alternative for modern farmers.