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Tractor-mounted in-row (inter-plant) weeder. AI recognises crop plants and automatically opens and closes rotary hoes around them. No operator on board; set up from a tablet. This is a smart implement, not a self-propelled robot.
In-row weeder with artificial intelligence.
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Work rate | 4,500–8,500 plants/h per row |
|---|---|
| Row spacing | In-plant spacing from 15 cm; inter-row from 30 cm; double row from 60 cm |
| Tools | 1–4 row elements (more on request); independent hydraulics per element (PTO-driven pump with multiplier) |
| Connectivity | Tablet interface |
What it does
Mechanical in-row weeding
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- Spapperi NT S.r.l.
- Based in
- Città di Castello (PG), Italy
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- Italy
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (spapperi.com), last checked 2026-10-29.
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Buyer’s guide: weeding robots
How they work
Cameras and AI tell crop from weed; the robot then hoes, cuts, burns with a laser, zaps with electricity or sprays a tiny dose on the weed only. Under-vine models use sensing blades that swing around the trunk.
What to check before buying
- Which crops and growth stages it is proven on
- Acres or hectares per day and per charge
- Whether it works in the row, between rows or both