The Maverick
To reduce the use of chemicals and to reduce costly labor.
Robot One by Pixelfarming Robotics
Pixelfarming Robotics
- Date of creation : 2019
- Sales contact : Cindy van Dommelen (info@pixelfarmingrobotics.com)
- Website : http://www.pixelfarmingrobotics.com/
Netherlands
Pixelfarming Robotics develops and delivers autonomous farming robots and smart cultivation systems for sustainable and efficient food production.
Robot One by Pixelfarming Robotics
Types of crops
Vegetables
Aromatic Plants
Flowers
Root crops
Commercialization & Business model
- TRL : 8-9: System Test, Deployment & Operations
- Number of units in service : 0 to 10
- Price : $251K to $500K
- Business model : Direct sales / Distributor network
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Laser weeder
- Robot’s primary need : The need to reduce labor dependency and enable more sustainable, precise, and efficient farming practices.
- Power source : Electric + Solar (and a possibility to add a diesel generator for a hybrid solution)
- Horse power : Maximum mechanical power: approximately 32 hp (equivalent)
- Size : 246.2 cm x 386.0 cm x 223.5 cm
- Net weight : Approx. 2300 kg
- Productivity : meter/hour or hectares/hour
Functionalities and technologies
- Functionality : Robot One identifies weeds between crops and eliminates them individually using laser technology, enabling precise, chemical-free weed control directly in the field. This reduces the need for manual labor and replaces traditional spraying. It operates autonomously in crop rows using cameras and AI-based plant recognition, adapts to different field layouts through adjustable configurations, and is built as a modular system that can be upgraded over time. Robot One runs on electric power supported by solar panels and an optional range extender for extended working hours.
- Embedded technologies : - GPS (RTK) for precise navigation in the field - Stereo camera vision system for plant detection - AI-based plant recognition models (crop vs weed) - High-power CO₂ laser modules for weed removal - Onboard computing (NVIDIA GPU) for real-time image processing - Wheel sensors and calibration systems for accurate positioning - 4G / WiFi connectivity for data transfer and remote support
- Tools : Robot One is specifically designed for precision weeding and is not intended for tillage or seeding applications.
- Connections : - No tractor required. Robot One is fully autonomous and self-propelled, with its own electric drive system. - No PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point linkage needed. - Data connectivity: uses onboard connectivity (WiFi / 4G) for data transfer, updates, and remote support. - No dedicated base station required for operation. - GPS: integrated onboard with RTK capability, can be linked to farm systems for field mapping, task planning, and data exchange.
Development phase
- Next development phase : The next development phase of Robot One focuses on integrating diode laser technology to increase field capacity and treatment speed. Compared to the current CO2 laser system, diode lasers offer a longer lifetime, a much smaller form factor and better scalability within the robot’s modular design. This enables Robot One to target and treat more weeds at higher driving speeds, while reducing system complexity and maintenance needs.
Robot One by Pixelfarming Robotics
Here are some robots that might interest you
Spot Spray-ING
The SpotSprayer addresses the fundamental need to drastically reduce chemical usage by applying crop protection products only where weeds or target plants are actually present, cutting input costs, minimizing environmental impact, and improving overall spraying efficiency.
PlantTape Transplanter
PlantTape addresses the critical shortage of transplanting labor by replacing crews of 8–10 people with just 2–3 operators, while dramatically increasing transplanting speed and consistency.