'Robot' workers have replaced human beings in many industries - in fact, it's difficult to imagine a car factory without robot arms doing the heavy lifting.
But 'autonomous' machines have largely stayed away from traditional farms - until now.
Video from Kinze Manufacturing Inc (below) shows a 'robot tractor' capable of planting crops all on its own, while steering out of the way of fence posts, vehicles and even farm animals. It can even work at night.
Kinze's tractors can plough, harvest and maintain crops - without a human at the wheel. They can even steer clear of fences, pipes and wandering sheep
But the American company insists that its aim is not to put farmers out of business.
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