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FarmDroid
FD20 solar-powered field robot uses GPS and plant-recognition AI for centimeter-precise seeding and inter-row mechanical weeding; operates autonomously day and night on solar power with battery backup; modular design accepts +Seed, +Weed, and +Spray attachments; eliminates need for herbicide sprays between rows; claimed 94% reduction in pesticide use compared with conventional methods
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Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
FarmDroid FD20 Next Gen
- No specifications on file.
FarmDroid Next Gen (name TBD)
- Described as larger, wider, faster, and more powerful than FD20; targets larger farm operations; official launch September 2026, first customer deliveries spring 2027
vendor-stated description and timeline for next-generation model ahead of spec reveal
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FD20
- Weight 1,250 kg; working width 3.5 m; configurable for 2-12 active rows at 22.5–90 cm spacing; compatible with 100+ crops
vendor-stated physical specifications and crop compatibility
Claim source - RTK GPS precision of 8 mm; operating speed 950 m/hr; daily field capacity ~6 hectares; up to 24 hours/day operation
vendor-stated positioning precision, working speed, and daily coverage
Claim source - Four solar panels with 1.6 kWh maximum battery output; 18–24 hours continuous fieldwork on solar; CO₂-neutral operation
vendor-stated power system specifications and operating duration
Claim source - +Spray (MikroSpray) attachment reduces chemical use by up to 94% vs conventional methods
vendor-stated pesticide reduction outcome from targeted micro-spray vs broadcast application
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Series A
Convent Capital, EIFO, Navus Ventures
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