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Ara

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Ara is a lightweight robot for selective spot-spraying of weeds in row and broadacre crops, using AI vision to identify plants and deliver up to 95% reduction in herbicide use.

Product Description

ARA is a next-generation precision sprayer developed by Swiss ag‑tech company Ecorobotix. Designed as a tractor-towed implement, ARA combines artificial intelligence, ultra-precise nozzles, and advanced computer vision to deliver plant-by-plant crop protection — while reducing chemical usage by up to 95% compared to conventional methods.


Core Capabilities

  • 🌱 Plant‑by‑Plant™ Targeting – Six high-resolution cameras and on-board AI detect individual plants and apply treatment with pinpoint accuracy at 6×6 cm resolution.

  • 🎯 156-Nozzle Precision Boom – A 6-meter boom equipped with precision nozzles spaced every 4 cm for targeted delivery.

  • 🚜 Tractor-Towed & Easy to Operate – Connects via a standard CAT 2 hitch, powered by PTO and hydraulics. Operated wirelessly via a user-friendly tablet interface.

  • 🌙 Day & Night Operation – Works at speeds up to 7.2 km/h, covering approximately 4 hectares per hour — or up to 96 hectares per day in continuous operation.


Key Benefits

  • 💰 Significant Cost Savings – Reduces herbicide and fertilizer use by 60–95%, dramatically lowering input costs.

  • 🌾 Improved Crop Health & Yield – Minimizes phytotoxic stress and promotes stronger, more uniform plant development.

  • 🌍 Environmental Sustainability – Reduces spray drift by up to 95%, aligning with strict EU and U.S. regulations.

  • Fast Return on Investment – Pays for itself in just 2 to 4 seasons thanks to chemical savings and yield improvements.


Powered by Smart AI Software

ARA’s Plant‑by‑Plant™ software continues to evolve, offering advanced features such as:

  • Weed identification by species, size, or crop stage

  • Differentiation of monocot vs. dicot weeds

  • Adaptability to crops like lettuce, onions, carrots, chicory, and more


ARA is more than a sprayer — it’s a leap forward in regenerative agriculture. Efficient, sustainable, and data-driven. Welcome to a new era of plant-level farming.

Specification

Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.0x2.2x1.8 m
Weight 1,700 kg
Battery Type Electric
Battery Life 8–12 hours
Payload Capacity 500 liters
Crop Type Row, broadacre crops
Autonomy Level Full
Sensors Cameras, vision, RTK-GPS
Year Released 2020

Product Attributes

Agriculture Specific

Attribute Value Description Why It Matters
Crop Types N/A Compatible plant varieties Application versatility
Field Conditions N/A Terrain and weather capability Deployment reliability
Pesticide Resistance N/A Chemical exposure protection Agricultural environment survival
GPS Accuracy N/A Positioning precision (cm) Precise farming operations
Data Collection N/A Sensor types and capabilities Farm management integration
Seasonal Operation N/A Year-round capability Farming cycle coverage
Autonomy Level N/A Human supervision required Labor cost reduction
Yield Impact N/A Crop yield improvement (%) ROI demonstration

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