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Carbon Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ tractor solution with real-time remote supervision

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Carbon Robotics, a developer of AI-powered farming automation solutions, has launched Carbon AutoTractor, which it describes as “a breakthrough tractor autonomy solution”.

Powered by Carbon AI, Carbon AutoTractor is installed on existing tractors and is remotely monitored by Carbon Robotics operators, who handle interventions in realtime to ensure seamless operation.

Carbon AutoTractor delivers reliable, uninterrupted autonomous tractor operation – helping farmers increase productivity, reduce labor dependency, and scale operations. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ tractor solution with real-time remote supervision

Carbon Robotics celebrates more than 10 billion weeds eliminated

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Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, today announced a major milestone: its award-winning fleet of LaserWeeders has eliminated over 10 billion weeds across North America, Australia and Europe since its launch in 2022.

By implementing the LaserWeeder, growers can achieve higher profits, substantial reductions in weed control costs and increased control and predictability. Growers can use the LaserWeeder on over 100 different crops, including lettuce, leafy greens, onions, carrots, broccoli and herbs.

Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics, says: “It would take 100 people 10 years of continuous hand-weeding to eliminate 10 billion weeds. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics celebrates more than 10 billion weeds eliminated

Carbon Robotics receives new investment from NVidia

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Carbon Robotics, an AI-powered farming startup, has received an investment from NVentures, Nvidia’s venture capital arm.

This underscores the power of AI in transforming farming worldwide as well as Carbon Robotics’ leadership and innovation in the industry.

Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder has been proven by top farmers to reduce weed control costs by 80 percent and significantly increase crop yield and quality. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics receives new investment from NVidia

Carbon Robotics adds new capabilities to meet ‘strong global demand’ for LaserWeeder

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Carbon Robotics has launched the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its LaserWeeder, and two software enhancements: spatial data intelligence in the Carbon Ops Center and multi-language support in the iPad operator app.

By incorporating these advancements, Carbon Robotics not only addresses the diverse needs of farmers in various regions but also empowers them with actionable farm data, aligning seamlessly with the evolving demands of agriculture.

Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics, says: “We are excited to introduce the new Track LaserWeeder unit and software upgrades that will further improve the efficiency and capabilities of our industry-leading LaserWeeder for growers. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics adds new capabilities to meet ‘strong global demand’ for LaserWeeder

Carbon Robotics raises $30 million in funding to scale its AI-powered LaserWeeder platform

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Carbon Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotics to the agricultural sector, has closed $30 million in Series C financing from new lead investor Sozo Ventures along with existing investors Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Liquid2 and Voyager Capital.

The funding will be used to expand sales regions in North America, optimize and scale manufacturing, develop new software and hardware products, and launch into international markets. This latest round of financing brings Carbon Robotics’ overall funding to $67 million.

Rob Freelen, managing director of Sozo Ventures, says: “Carbon Robotics’ elegant use of AI, computer vision, robotics and lasers is the only solution that enables farmers to reduce their most expensive line item – weed control – without damaging plants or the soil. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics raises $30 million in funding to scale its AI-powered LaserWeeder platform

Carbon Robotics adds LaserThinning capability to its LaserWeeder

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Carbon Robotics, an AI and robotics company specializing in agriculture, has introduced what it says is “the industry’s first LaserThinning capability”, continuing the “rapid innovation” of its LaserWeeder system.

LaserThinning targets areas where vegetable crops are purposefully overseeded and then thinned for optimal crop spacing, growth and yield. This is particularly valuable for farmers growing any direct seeded leafy green and cole crops – such as lettuce and broccoli.

By using lasers for thinning, the new solution does not require the use of any chemicals or manual hand labor, is unaffected by wind or moisture, and can be performed during the day or night. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics adds LaserThinning capability to its LaserWeeder

Carbon Robotics unveils new farm tech that kills weeds by zapping them with a laser

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Carbon Robotics, an agricultural robotics company, today unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors.

The new LaserWeeder is a precise, organic, and cost-effective weed control solution for large-scale specialty row crops.

In addition to an updated build, the 2022 LaserWeeder features 30 industrial CO2 lasers, more than 3X the lasers in Carbon Robotics’ self-driving Autonomous LaserWeeder, creating an average weeding capacity of two acres per hour. [Read more…] about Carbon Robotics unveils new farm tech that kills weeds by zapping them with a laser