Ecorobotix offers an AI‑driven ultra‑high‑precision field sprayer that uses real‑time computer vision and deep‑learning classification to identify crops and weeds and apply micro‑doses only where needed. The compact unit mounts on standard tractor PTO, reduces herbicide use by up to 95 % and provides georeferenced treatment data for analytics and compliance reporting.
Funding
$105M 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
Growers of high‑value vegetable and specialty crops face escalating herbicide costs, labor‑intensive manual weeding, and increasing regulatory pressure to reduce chemical inputs and environmental impact. Traditional broadcast spraying applies chemicals uniformly, leading to waste, higher input expenses, and potential crop damage.
Solution
Ecorobotix’s ARA Ultra‑High Precision (UHP) field sprayer combines real‑time computer vision, deep‑learning weed classification, and precision actuation to deliver plant‑by‑plant treatment. The system scans the canopy with high‑resolution cameras, identifies crops versus weeds within 250 ms, and fires micro‑doses only where needed, achieving up to 95 % reduction in herbicide use while preserving crop health. Integrated AI continuously refines its models from field data, allowing rapid adaptation to new weed species and varying field conditions. The sprayer is compact enough to mount on existing farm equipment, enabling seamless adoption without major retrofits. Data from each run can be uploaded to a cloud portal for analytics, reporting, and compliance documentation, giving growers actionable insights and a faster return on investment.
Target Audience
The primary customers are growers of high‑value vegetables and specialty crops (e.g., lettuce, spinach, onions, carrots, sugar beets) and their dealer networks seeking to cut chemical costs, reduce labor, and meet sustainability standards.
Features
- Ultra‑High Precision (UHP) nozzle array delivering sub‑centimeter spray droplets with <1 % drift tolerance.
- Plant‑by‑Plant™ AI engine that classifies crops and multiple weed species using high‑speed HR cameras and GPU‑accelerated inference in 250 ms per frame.
- Continuous learning pipeline that updates detection models from on‑farm data, supporting custom weed libraries and regional variations.
- Integrated GPS and RTK positioning for georeferenced treatment maps and traceability.
- Plug‑and‑play mechanical interface compatible with standard tractor PTO and hydraulic systems, requiring no major equipment overhaul.
- Cloud‑based analytics dashboard offering herbicide‑savings metrics, treatment logs, and compliance reports.
- Built‑in safety protocols, including automatic shutdown on detection of obstacles or system faults, and compliance with ISO 25119 safety standards.