This startup develops agricultural robotic technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to create precision sprayers capable of identifying diseased plants and weeds. By targeting only affected areas, the technology reduces weeding costs for cotton farmers and minimizes chemical residue on consumable crops.
Funding
$21M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional broadcast spraying in agriculture leads to excessive agrochemical use, increasing costs for farmers and causing environmental damage through chemical runoff and soil contamination. Inefficient spraying methods also fail to address the specific needs of individual plants, leading to inconsistent crop protection and potential yield losses.
Solution
Niqo Robotics offers an AI-powered spot spraying technology that retrofits onto existing agricultural equipment, enabling precise application of agrochemicals only where needed. The Niqo Sense™ system uses a proprietary AI agriculture camera with computer vision and deep learning models to identify plants and target spray specific dosages of pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, or liquid fertilizers. This targeted approach reduces chemical usage by up to 90%, lowers costs for farmers, and minimizes the environmental impact of crop care. The system's modular design allows for easy installation on conventional sprayers, upgrading them to AI-capable spot sprayers that operate in real-time without relying on cloud connectivity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers seeking to reduce agrochemical costs and environmental impact, as well as village-level entrepreneurs interested in providing spot spraying services.
Features
- Proprietary Niqo Sense™ AI agriculture camera with integrated lighting and advanced AI processors
- Real-time plant identification and targeted spraying using computer vision and deep learning
- Compatibility with a wide range of agrochemicals, including pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers
- Retrofittable modular design for easy installation on existing agricultural equipment
- Up to 90% reduction in chemical usage compared to broadcast spraying
- Niqo View™ in-cabin dashboard for easy operation and management of spraying
- Niqo Track™ online dashboard for fleet tracking and spray operation monitoring