Comparison of Popular Autonomous Weeding Robots (2024)
Here’s a breakdown of the top autonomous weeding robots available today, comparing cost, coverage, weeding method, and key features to help farmers make an informed decision.
Model | Manufacturer | Cost (USD) | Acreage/Day | Weeding Method | Key Features | Best For |
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LaserWeeder | Carbon Robotics | $1.2M – $1.8M | 15–20 acres | Laser (CO₂) | AI vision, 150W lasers, 200k weeds/hour | Large organic vegetable farms, high-value crops |
Titan FT-35 | FarmWise | $250K – $350K | 8–12 acres | Mechanical (rotating blades) | Real-time AI, adjustable tools | Row crops (corn, soy, cotton) |
ARA | Ecorobotix | $100K – $150K | 3–5 acres | Micro-spray (herbicide/ organic) | Solar-powered, ultra-lightweight | Small farms, vineyards, precision spraying |
Oz | Naïo Technologies | $75K – $120K | 5–8 acres | Mechanical (hoes/blades) | GPS-guided, modular attachments | Organic veggies, vineyards |
WeedBot | Stout Ag Tech | $50K – $80K | 2–3 acres | Mechanical (finger weeders) | Low-cost, simple design | Small-scale specialty crops |
Dino | Naïo Technologies | $200K – $300K | 10–15 acres | Mechanical (inter-row blades) | High clearance, wide span | Large vegetable farms, organic fields |
Key Takeaways for Farmers
Laser vs. Mechanical vs. Spray:
Laser (Carbon Robotics) – Highest precision, no soil disturbance, but highest cost.
Mechanical (FarmWise, Naïo) – Affordable, but may require more maintenance.
Micro-spray (Ecorobotix) – Good for targeted herbicide/organic spray applications.
Cost vs. Acreage:
Small farms (<50 acres): Ecorobotix ARA or WeedBot.
Mid-large farms (100+ acres): Titan FT-35 or Dino.
Large-scale organic/high-value crops: LaserWeeder (if budget allows).
Specialty Needs:
Vineyards/Orchards: Naïo Oz (narrow profile, under-row weeding).
Herbicide Reduction: Ecorobotix ARA (ultra-precise spray).
Fully Autonomous: FarmWise Titan (AI-driven, no GPS required).
Which Robot Fits Your Farm?
Want zero chemicals? → LaserWeeder or Naïo Oz
Need fast ROI? → WeedBot (low cost) or Titan FT-35 (mid-range)
Small & sustainable? → Ecorobotix ARA (solar-powered)
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