The
Plant Remover is a submersible controlled by a Global Positioning
Satellite with robotic arms and a microprocessor. It uses
a laser holographic imager to identify plants. The submersible
moves through a waterway, making an image of all the plants it
comes across. The Plant Remover removes all non-native, invasive
aquatic plants. Over twenty foreign plants in the United States
are taking over lakes, creeks, canals, rivers, wetlands, and
ponds. These plants are clogging the waterways, killing native
plants and animals, and making it difficult for boaters and travelers.