# Automated Weed-Killing Robots The ecoRobotix Autonomous Robotic Weeder Covers 12 Hectares Daily By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-robotic-weeder References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/ecorobotix-smart-weeding-robot-12-hectares-cropland-autonomously/) & [ecorobotix](https://www.ecorobotix.com/en/autonomous-robot-weeder/) The ecoRobotix Autonomous Robotic Weeder is a revolutionary piece of equipment for [modern farmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-robot) that will enable them to seamlessly keep their crops as healthy as possible without the need to manually do all the dirty work. The robot is topped with solar panels on the top that will work to provide continuous power to the onboard battery pack so long as there is any level of sun available, which will result in up to 12 hours of operation per day. This is paired with a GPS RTK, onboard camera and a number of different sensors that will analyze the ground, pinpoint weeds and provide the proper amount of herbicide to take care of it. The ecoRobotix Autonomous Robotic Weeder is set for a commercial launch starting in 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Farming Robots:** The emergence of autonomous farming robots presents an opportunity for farmers to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. - **Solar-powered Agricultural Equipment:** Solar-powered agricultural equipment offers a sustainable solution for powering farm machinery, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources. - **Precision Weed Control Technology:** Precision weed control technology allows farmers to selectively apply herbicides, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing crop health. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can leverage automated weed-killing robots to optimize crop growth, improve productivity, and reduce manual labor. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities to develop and integrate solar-powered equipment for various applications, such as agricultural machinery. - **Precision Agriculture:** Precision agriculture industry can capitalize on the use of advanced sensors and technology to provide precise weed control solutions for farmers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Robotic Weeding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeding-service.md) - [AI-Powered Weeding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeding-robot.md) - [Weed-Detecting Herbicide Sprayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeneye-technology.md) - [Automated Farming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-robots.md) - [Lawn Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawn-care-robots.md) - [Crop-Scouting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cropscouting-robot.md) - [Solar-Powered Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscout-pro-robot-lawnmower.md) - [Crop-Monitoring Agriculture Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix.md) - [GPS-Powered Robot Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-automower-520-epos.md)