Created by a team of students at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, the TartanPest robot consists of a Ufactory xArm6 robotic arm and a computer vision system mounted on an Amiga electric micro-tractor. As the robot autonomously moves along rows of trees or vines, it uses its computer vision system to look for spotted lanternfly egg masses.
The system utilizes a deep learning algorithm that was trained on a database of 700 photos of the masses, which are typically deposited on trees, rocks, and other surfaces. When an egg mass is detected, the robot uses a rotating brush on the end of its arm to dislodge and destroy it. Each mass contains approximately 30 to 50 eggs, which are laid in the fall and hatch the following spring.
Source: newatlas.com