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Escarda Compact Duo by Escarda Technologies GmbH
Escarda Technologies GmbH
- Date of creation : 2019
- Sales contact : Muhammed Sidi (muhammed.sidi@escarda.net)
- Website : https://www.escarda.tech/
Germany
Revolutionizing weeding with sustainable laser technology.
We are empowering farmers for cleaner, affordable, eco-friendly agriculture. Offering intelligent and sustainable laser weeding to conventional and organic farmers
Escarda Compact Duo by Escarda Technologies GmbH
Types of crops
Vegetables
Technology Overview
- Latest revision : 7/10/2026
- Commercial release date :
- Application : Weeding
Commercialisation Overview
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
- Units in Service - Global : 2
- Business model : Leasing / Other
- Price : 101K-200K
- Ongoing Costs :
Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers
- Countries or markets addressed :
Performance & Economic Impact
- Estimated ROI :
- Phytosanitary Product Savings :
- Yield Improvement :
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Laser weeder
- Power source : Electric energy
- Required Tractor Power : 3 point linkage
- Net weight : 450 kg - 992 lbs
- Min Farm Size (In hectares) :
- Productivity : Works day and night
- Maximum operating speed :
- Wheel spacing :
- Horse power : 1.8 kW per Box
Functionalities and technologies
- Core Functionality : Escarda Compact Duo uses camera sensors and state-of-the-art AI models to recognize and classify all plants in the field. Once a weed is identified, a laser beam is used to remove the unwanted plants. The system is a trailer system that can be attached to any type of tractor. It is easy to use and doesn’t require training.
- Software : Camera sensors, Lasers, Chiller
- Connectivity :
- Compatible Tools : weeding
Development Roadmap
- Next phase : Enhanced Camera, Faster detection, More crops in our Cropnet software
Additional resources
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