In agriculture, where manual labor often reaches its limits, technology comes to the rescue. Meet the new creation of Ekobot – a robot Wei, a wheel machine created to fight one of the most tiring tasks in the rural farm – weeding weeds.
Isna is a lesson requiring a lot of time and energy. On the farm, this turns into a logistics nightmare. Traditional herbicides, although effective, pose a potential threat to people, animals, and the environment.
Ekobot is in a hurry to help. A four-wheeled robot weighing 1322 pounds equipped with metal “fingers”, which autonomously recognizes and pulls out weeds from the ground.
Working from a rechargeable battery, Ekobot Weai can function up to 10-12 hours a day on one charge, processing about 24.7 acres of land. With the GPS RTK system and security sensors, the robot ensures that it does not encounter objects or people during work.
The distinctive feature of the robot is its AI system of machine vision, trained to recognize weeds, which allows it to distinguish weeds from cultivated plants and remove only the first.
Ekobot reports that the robot tests have led to a decrease in the use of herbicides by 70% when growing onions. The accuracy of the weed recognition system prevents accidental damage to crops and contributes to environmental stability, facilitating the work of farmers and contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
| Collaboration with Telia |
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| Two years ago, Ekobot collaborated with the Swedish telecommunication company Telia, integrating 5G technology into the robot. This allowed Ekobot Weai to remotely interact with the central server, transmitting valuable training data from any corner of the field, opening the way to the so-called “5G-Luka”. |
5G Luki grown by the Ekobot method showed an increased shelf life, which helps to reduce waste. Telia claims that such a bow is not only more stable but also has an improved taste.
The effective process