A Chinese company has introduced the country's first 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot, unveiled on June 28 in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Developed by Huagong Technology, the robot is equipped with up to 32 laser heads and uses AI vision to dynamically and precisely target weeds. It can eliminate up to 320,000 weeds per hour, achieving a weed removal rate exceeding 95%, which is four to eight times more efficient than traditional methods combining manual labor and herbicides. The robot contains data models for thousands of crops and weeds to guide its laser operations in real time. In addition to this innovation, Chinese researchers have also developed the world’s first laser cotton topping robot, marking a technological advancement in cotton farming. This robot utilizes sensors, machine vision, and laser control techniques to recognize cotton buds with a 98.9% accuracy rate and operates at more than ten times the efficiency of manual labor, covering 6 to 8 acres per hour. These developments reflect China's broader move toward agricultural automation, including autonomous tractors and drones, as a response to demographic challenges and the need to offset labor shortages. In 2025, China is projected to have over 1.7 million industrial robots, a 17% increase from 2024, highlighting the country's significant investment in robotics to sustain its agricultural productivity.