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by bobiny 1816 days ago
I don't think it's a problem to make this robot wider and longer if there will be demand
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The problem with this type of robot is that it doesn't scale that well price-wise compared to a mobile type. You'll need longer rails on the sides and the gantry will start sagging after a certain length. Meanwhile something on wheels or tracks has a slightly higher initial investment but has almost zero extra cost for driving a little bit further.
I see, thank you for explaining. Wheeled robot would take more space between plants and how would it carry a water hose without damaging plants?