Modular-E
Modular 'LEGO-like' vineyard robot that carries interchangeable tools: precision spraying, per-vine variable fertilisation from prescription maps, and in-row and inter-row cutting/mowing (MowIT). An articulated chassis keeps all four wheels on the ground, and it navigates without GNSS on uneven terrain. Pruning and harvesting tools are in development.
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Navigation | GNSS-free |
|---|---|
| Drive | Articulated 4-wheel platform |
| Other | FIRA 2024 and 2025 'Best World FIRA Robot' runner-up; 2024 Agriculture Innovation Award |
What it does
Fertilisation, monitoring
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- INESC TEC
- Based in
- Porto, Portugal
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- Not found on the maker's site
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (bip.inesctec.pt), last checked 2026-10-29.
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Buyer’s guide: spraying robots
How they work
Autonomous sprayers drive the rows on their own; spot sprayers use cameras to hit single plants or weeds. Some treat plants with UV-C light instead of chemicals.
What to check before buying
- Tank size and hectares per day
- Whether it is legally approved as a sprayer in your country
- Section or nozzle-level control