E-TERRY develops an autonomous, AI-powered field robot designed to automate the full crop life cycle. This open equipment carrier specializes initially in precise, in-row weed removal for vegetable crops using Farming-as-a-Service deployment. The service aims to lower operational expenses, improve crop health, and increase yield for agricultural operations.
Funding
$1.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Labor shortages and the need for more efficient and sustainable farming practices pose significant challenges to modern agriculture. Traditional methods can be labor-intensive and may not be adaptable to diverse field conditions and crop growth stages. This can lead to decreased productivity and increased environmental impact.
Solution
E-TERRY offers an autonomous agricultural robot designed to advance sustainable agriculture on a large scale. The robot serves as a customizable, open equipment carrier that can be adapted to specific applications through the integration of various tools and sensors. By combining robustness, reliability, and easy maintenance with cutting-edge technologies like RTK GPS and computer vision, E-TERRY provides farmers with an intelligent companion that simplifies farming while promoting sustainability. The robot's design allows it to navigate fields safely and perform precision farming tasks, addressing the need for adaptable and efficient agricultural solutions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers seeking to automate weeding and other field tasks, as well as researchers, breeders, seed producers, and crop protection producers who require a versatile equipment carrier for various applications.
Features
- Autonomous navigation using RTK GPS and computer vision for safe and precise operation in the field.
- Variable track width that adapts to different field layouts and row spacing.
- Adjustable system height to accommodate various crop growth stages and types.
- Image-based per-plant recognition for targeted precision farming applications.
- Lightweight design (250 kg) to minimize soil compaction and facilitate easy handling.
- Fully electric operation powered by exchangeable lithium-ion batteries for quick and easy battery swapping.
- Multifunctional open equipment carrier for integrating diverse sensors and actoric systems.
- Foldable design for convenient transport and space-saving storage.