ROBOTTI
ROBOTTI is a multi-purpose tool carrier.
ARA by Ecorobotix
Ecorobotix
- Date of creation : 2014
- Sales contact : Xavier Melara (sales@ecorobotix.com)
- Website : http://www.ecorobotix.com/
Switzerland
Ecorobotix Inc., established in 2023 and based in the United States, introduces advanced agricultural technologies from its Swiss parent company to the U.S. market. Dedicated to revolutionizing farming practices, Ecorobotix offers innovative solutions that dramatically reduce plant protection product usage while minimizing soil disruption. Their flagship product, the ARA precision sprayer, is powered by AI and ensures targeted application, promoting more sustainable and efficient farming. By integrating AI-driven systems, Ecorobotix is setting a new benchmark in sustainable agriculture, helping farmers optimize resources and protect the environment. The ARA sprayer, equipped with Ecorobotix's AI Plant-by-Plant™ software, delivers precise applications of various products, including herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. This technology can reduce product inputs by up to 95%, increase crop yields, and decrease both plant phytotoxicity and CO2 emissions. Ecorobotix's AI software includes algorithms tailored for high-value vegetable crops such as lettuce, onions, sugar beets, spinach, and more.
ARA by Ecorobotix
Types of crops
Vegetables
Commercialization & Business model
- TRL : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
- Number of units in service : 500
- Price : 301K-400K
- Business model : distributor-network
Technical specifications
- Robot’s primary need : Ultra-High Precision Sprayer
- Power source : Hydraulic power unit from PTO
- Horse power : 70 to 90 HP tractor needed
- Size : 2,74 m * 6.46 m * 1,26 m | 8.5 ft * 21.7 ft * 4.3 ft
- Net weight : Spray module: 1200 kg, tank: 450 kg empty
- Productivity : With a working width of 6 metres and a driving speed of up to 7,5 km/h, ARA can cover 4 hectares per hour, day or night.
Functionalities and technologies
- Functionality : ARA is one of the most precise field sprayers available, offering plant-by-plant spraying. With a working width of 6 meters and a driving speed of up to 7.5 km/h, ARA can cover 4 hectares per hour. ARA offers 6 cm × 6 cm of precision, targeting only the specific area that needs spraying while leaving the surrounding areas untouched. Nozzle action close to the ground and protective covers minimizes spraying drift by 95%.
- Embedded technologies : ARA uses high-speed HR cameras, and advanced AI-driven supercomputers to detect and spray weeds with a 6 x 6 cm target size.
- Tools : Tractor, Tablet (provided), Data/Wi-F
- Connections : 540 PTO, Hydraulic min 1450 PSI
Development phase
- Next development phase : Expanding AI algorithms for broader crop compatibility.
ARA by Ecorobotix
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