Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is deploying Asylon robotic security dogs to patrol its 8,000-acre corn farm in Hawaii, backing up human guards.

The sensor-equipped robots monitor for theft, fire, wildlife, and other threats to the crop.

The move comes as global food insecurity worsens and fertilizer disruptions drive up costs and supply pressure.

It highlights the growing role of automation in protecting high-value crops, while also raising equity and access concerns.