Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeders Achieve Milestone: Over 10 Billion Weeds Eliminated
AI-powered farming solution results in higher yields and healthier produce by eliminating weed competition without chemical herbicides or soil disruption
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.
"It would take 100 people 10 years of continuous hand-weeding to eliminate 10 billion weeds," said Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics. "The LaserWeeder has achieved this milestone in just 24 months without using chemical herbicides or hand-pulling, enabling growers to allocate available labor to higher-value tasks that move the needle for their business."
Western Growers Center of Innovation and Technology recently published an independent case study quantifying the results and economic benefits of laserweeding using production data from commercial growers. The case study found that Triangle Farms, a California-based conventional and specialty crop farm, saw up to a 50% crop yield increase after one year of using the LaserWeeder.
Carbon Robotics is revolutionizing farming with its innovative technologies, bringing significant benefits to farmers and earning widespread recognition. Recently featured on the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list and having secured a significant investment from NVentures, the venture capital arm of NVIDIA, the company is rapidly expanding globally.
To learn more about Carbon Robotics' commitment to protecting crops, people and the planet, visit https://carbonrobotics.com/.
ABOUT CARBON ROBOTICS
Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered farming, empowers farmers to cut costs, increase production and boost profits with precision agriculture products. Its award-winning LaserWeeder combines computer vision, AI deep learning technology, robotics and lasers to identify and eliminate weeds with millimeter accuracy, cutting weed control costs by 80% and increasing crop yield and quality. LaserWeeders are in operation by leading growers across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. For more information, visit https://carbonrobotics.com/.
Featured Product
Advanced Mid-Power and High-Power LEDs for Horticulture Lighting
Cree LED's J Series® family offers a comprehensive portfolio of mid-power and high-power LEDs engineered specifically for horticulture lighting. The lineup includes high-efficacy 2835, 3030 and 5050 platforms designed to maximize photon output, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability in demanding grow environments. Photophyll™ Select options in the JB3030C and 2835 platforms deliver industry-leading efficiency with excellent sulfur resistance and footprint compatibility with 301B/H devices - making design-in seamless for horticulture luminaires. The 2835 N-Class color portfolio adds even greater flexibility with 15 high-efficacy spectral options that support precise spectrum tuning. For high-power applications, the JR5050C provides the industry's highest efficacy in its class and can reduce system costs by up to 40%. The JR5050B complements this with best-in-class efficacy in both 6V and 30V configurations. The J Series portfolio also features top-performing white LEDs. The JB3030C delivers up to 3.33 PPF/W (typical), while the JB2835B offers the highest efficacy available in a 2835 white platform. Together, these solutions give horticulture lighting manufacturers exceptional efficiency, broad spectral versatility and unmatched design flexibility.
