Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics is a Seattle-based company that develops the LaserWeeder, an AI-powered, chemical-free weed control system for agriculture, utilizing advanced technologies such as computer vision, AI, and robotics.
Company Overview
Carbon Robotics is a technology company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializing in advanced agricultural solutions. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and robotics, Carbon Robotics develops innovative products designed to improve agricultural efficiency. Their main offering, the LaserWeeder, aims to provide a chemical-free, AI-powered solution for weed control. The company has raised $67 million in funding and is involved in partnerships with financial institutions like AgDirect and Northland Capital to offer financing options to customers.
Products
Carbon Robotics' flagship product is the LaserWeeder, an AI-powered solution for weed control that eliminates the need for chemicals. The LaserWeeder uses Nvidia GPUs and 42 high-resolution cameras to identify and precisely target weeds with 30X 150W CO2 lasers, achieving sub-millimeter accuracy. It is capable of working on over 100 different crops and can handle all types of weeds in various soil conditions. The product is designed to enhance agricultural efficiency and reduce dependency on chemical herbicides.
Technology
Carbon Robotics utilizes a combination of computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and robotics to create innovative solutions for agriculture. The LaserWeeder is equipped with Nvidia GPUs and 42 high-resolution cameras that enable it to identify weeds accurately. The system uses 30X 150W CO2 lasers to target weeds with sub-millimeter precision. Additionally, Carbon Robotics offers a companion app for real-time monitoring and control of the LaserWeeder and maintains the Carbon Ops Center platform for detailed analytics and reporting on crop and weed data.
Locations
Carbon Robotics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with its manufacturing operations based in Detroit, Michigan. The strategic placement of these locations allows the company to leverage technological talent from Seattle's tech ecosystem and Detroit's manufacturing expertise to produce and innovate their agricultural products.
Funding
Carbon Robotics has raised a total of $67 million in funding to advance their technological solutions in agriculture. This capital has been instrumental in the development and scaling of their main product, the LaserWeeder, and other associated technologies. The company has also formed partnerships with financial institutions like AgDirect and Northland Capital to provide customers with financing options for their purchases.