ARA
The ARA robot enables ultra-precise spot spraying of herbicides, applying micro-doses only on detected weeds to drastically reduce chemical use while protecting crops.
Spot Spray-ING by Farm-ING Smart Farm Equipment FlexCo
Farm-ING Smart Farm Equipment FlexCo
- Date of creation : 12/04/2022
- Sales contact : Johannes Mitschanek (johannes.mitschanek@farm-ing.com)
- Website : https://farm-ing.com/
Austria
Farm‑ING designs and markets smart farming technologies based on artificial intelligence and robotics, including precision spot sprayers, in-row cultivators, shiftING frames, GNSS/RTK guidance systems, and autonomous agricultural robots, all supported by a comprehensive integration and service offering. The company targets professional growers seeking a reliable, high-precision multi-tool platform with strong on-farm support.
Spot Spray-ING by Farm-ING Smart Farm Equipment FlexCo
Types of crops
Vegetables
Crop Phases
In-crop management | chemical weeding
Technology Overview
- Latest revision : 8/1/2026
- Commercial release date : 02/02/2024
- Application : The SpotSprayer applies crop protection only where weeds are present, cutting costs and eliminating runoff.
Commercialisation Overview
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
- Units in Service - Global : 51 to 100
- Business model : Direct sales / Distributor network
- Price : over-500K €
- Ongoing Costs : 16,000 AUD, depending on model
Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers
- Countries or markets addressed :
Australia, New Zealand, Europe, USA
Performance & Economic Impact
- Estimated ROI :
N/A
- Phytosanitary Product Savings :
Pesticide reduction of up to 90%
- Yield Improvement :
Yield increase, for example in onions, of up to 30%
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Smart/Precision Sprayer Technologies
- Power source : Tractor (electric, hydraulic)
- Required Tractor Power : Tractor needs to supply electric and hydraulic power. Tractor size depending on the model of the machine.
- Size :
- Metric: 12 x 2.25 x 2.2 m - depending on model
- Imperial: 39.4 x 7.4 x 7.2 ft - depending on model
- Net weight : 2,950 kg | 6,504 lbs
- Min Farm Size (In hectares) : 0.1 ha | 0.25 acres
- Productivity : 4.82 ha/h | 11.9 acres/h - depending on model
- Maximum operating speed : 4 km/h | 2.49 mph
- Wheel spacing : Adjustable: 1 - 3m | 3.3 - 9.8 ft
- Horse power : Depending on model
Functionalities and technologies
- Core Functionality : The SpotSprayer enables AI-driven, real-time detection of individual weeds and selectively applies crop protection products only where needed. It operates at full driving speed, maintains high spraying accuracy through camera-based vision and fast valve control, and supports multiple modes such as single-weed spraying, band spraying, and full-width coverage.
- Software : Vision System via Camera, liquid sensors and boom height sensors
- Connectivity : The tractor can drive via GPS
- Compatible Tools : N/A
Development Roadmap
- Next phase : Higher working widths, higher precision, higher working speed, lower distance between the nozzles.
Additional resources
No additional resources available.
Spot Spray-ING by Farm-ING
Here are some robots that might interest you
SharpShooter™
Verdant Robotics™ SharpShooter delivers AI-powered precision application technology that automates weeding, thinning, and input delivery with millimeter-level accuracy. This helps growers lower input and labor costs while protecting yields and improving operational efficiency.See & Spray Ultimate
Targeted application of herbicides in fallow and in crop
