Harvested Robotics develops a tractor-mounted laser weeder that utilizes high-powered lasers and AI-driven weed detection to eliminate weeds without soil disturbance or chemical herbicides. This technology addresses labor shortages in agriculture by providing a low-labor solution for precise weed control across multiple crop varieties.
Funding
$20K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Manual and chemical weeding methods are labor-intensive, costly, and can negatively impact soil health and crop vitality. Labor shortages in agriculture exacerbate these challenges, making efficient and sustainable weed control difficult for farmers.
Solution
Harvested Robotics offers a tractor-mounted laser weeder that uses AI-powered weed detection and high-powered lasers to eliminate weeds precisely. This system avoids soil disturbance and the use of chemical herbicides, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly weeding solution. The laser weeder is designed to be easily integrated with existing tractor equipment, offering a low-labor alternative to traditional weeding methods. By targeting individual weeds with precision, the technology minimizes impact on crops and preserves beneficial organisms in the soil.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers and agricultural businesses seeking efficient, sustainable, and low-labor solutions for weed control in various crop types.
Features
- Tractor-mounted platform compatible with standard tractor PTO (Power Take Off)
- AI-driven weed detection with 90% accuracy
- High-powered lasers for precise weed eradication
- Dynamic crop width adjustment via beam steering
- 5mm tracking accuracy for targeted weed removal
- Suitable for 3+ crop varieties
- Zero soil disturbance, preserving soil structure and vegetation
- Eliminates the need for chemical spraying, promoting chemical-free agriculture