Carbon Robotics says that the second generation LaserWeeder brings sub-millimetre weed control to more farms, crops and soil types.
Designed and manufactured at the company’s newly opened facility in eastern Washington State, USA, the latest versions are claimed to reduce weed control costs by up to 80% in a wide range of row crops, including vegetables and maize.
Combining the latest AI, computer vision, robotics and laser technology, main updates include new 240w lasers to reduce shoot times, and upgraded graphic processing for faster image processing and enhanced optics for the high-resolution cameras.
The new LaserWeeder G2 models are the 200 (2.0m/1.9t), 400 (4.0m/2.7t), 600 (6.1m/3.2t), 1200 (12.2m/5.4t) and 1800 (18.3m/6.3t). Capable of covering from 2.0 to 4.0ha/hr, minimum power requirement of the widest model is 150hp.
The 6.1m version is 25% lighter than the original LaserWeeder. The company says that the lower weights allow the new models to be paired with lighter tractors, reducing soil compaction and allowing for earlier field entry.
“LaserWeeder G2 is a huge leap forward,” said Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics. “Designed with Carbon AI, the new product line benefits from years of learning in real-world farm fields and conditions.”
Using an expanding database of over 40 million plants labelled from three continents, to date LaserWeeders have covered over 100,000ha, zapping over 15 billion weeds across 100+ different crops.
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