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Swiss manufacturer of the ARA ultra-high precision spot sprayer line. ARA 620 is the established 6-metre machine; ARA 900 (9 m) and a prototype ARA 1200 (12 m) were introduced around AgroTechniek Holland in September 2026. The 2027 AI lineup, available in March 2027, adds ten commercial plant-detection models including garlic, leek, and potato, plus 55 models open for free testing including yellow nutsedge. More than 1,000 ARA sprayers are in use worldwide, with more than 600,000 hectares treated.
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Field relationships · Ecorobotix
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA
Customer · Active · 3 units · Grower / farm · SK
Slovakia
onions, carrots, potatoes, seed corn · ultra-high precision spraying
Initially purchased two ARA sprayers; bought a third the following winter. 86% herbicide savings in year one.
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA
Trial · Active · Grower / farm · AU
6206 Cunningham Highway, Kalbar, Queensland 4309 · Clintonvale, Queensland
carrots · ultra-high precision spraying
Craig Dingle, Head of Agriculture: the Ecorobotix ARA is working a Clintonvale carrot crop, spraying only weeds it detects in real time.
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA
Distributor / dealer · Active · Dealer / distributor · US
Fargo, North Dakota · United States
Announcement: ARA sprayer joins RDO Equipment Co.
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA
Trial · Active · Grower / farm · UA
Central Ukraine
seed corn, soy · UHP spraying
Tested on 300 ha of soy and corn in 2024; 40–90% input savings; 1–3% corn yield increase.
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA
Customer · Active
20+ countries
Over 300 units in service globally; distributor-network business model.
Robot · Ecorobotix ARA 900
Customer · Announced
worldwide
Around 20 ARA 900/1200 machines to be deployed worldwide (ATH 2026 coverage).
Company funding · Ecorobotix
Oct 13, 2025
$105.0M USD
Ecorobotix announced a $105 million Series D led by Highland Europe, with ECBF and McWin Capital Partners joining, bringing 2024–2025 Series C and D proceeds to $150 million.
press.ecorobotix.com ↗ ecorobotix.com ↗ highlandeurope.com ↗
May 9, 2023
$52.0M USD
Ecorobotix completed a $52 million (CHF 46 million) raise jointly led by AQTON and Cibus Capital, including $48.3 million equity and $3.4 million FOEN Swiss Technology Fund facilities.
Jun 16, 2021
$14.7M USD
EcoRobotix announced a USD 14.7 million Series C led by Swisscom Ventures and Verve Ventures, with Capagro, 4FOX Ventures and BASF Venture Capital, to scale ARA production.
May 30, 2018
CHF 10.6M CHF
EcoRobotix closed a CHF 10.6 million Series B led by Capagro and BASF Venture Capital, with 4FO Ventures, Business Angels Switzerland and investiere.
Nov 18, 2016
CHF 3.0M CHF
EcoRobotix closed a CHF 3 million Series A in two tranches, with investiere leading the first and 4FO Ventures contributing the second, plus Business Angels Switzerland.
$45.0M USD
Ecorobotix later stated it raised a $45 million Series C in 2024 led by AQTON and Cibus Capital, with ECBF participating.
Product family · 4 robots
Ultra-high precision spot sprayer line for targeted herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers. 6-metre ARA 620 is in the field; 9-metre ARA 900 and 12-metre ARA 1200 were listed at ATH 2026. From March 2027 the line adds ten commercial plant-detection models, including potato, garlic, and leek, plus 55 models for free testing, including yellow nutsedge. More than 1,000 ARA sprayers are in use, with more than 600,000 hectares treated.
12-metre ARA ultra-high precision spot sprayer prototype that debuted at AgroTechniek Holland. About 2,000 kg, with a narrower transport fold than the ARA 620 and a list price around €210,000.
ARA595 S G2 Ultra-High Precision sprayer for 80-inch irrigated beds with side sprinklers (CA & AZ). Plant-by-Plant AI; working width 19.7 ft and up to 4.5 mph. Company claims up to 95% input reduction. Lyons, Kansas manufacturing (press, 30 Jun 2026).
24-foot (about 7.25 m) ARA Ultra-High Precision spot sprayer with 180 nozzles and seven vision boxes. Plant-by-Plant AI. Official working width adjustable up to 24 ft and up to 4.5 mph, covering up to 12 acres (5 hectares) per hour. Built for 22-inch and 44-inch as well as 34-inch and 68-inch beds. No public USD price.
Categories · Ecorobotix
Podcasts
Podcast · Ecorobotix ARA · Jan 8, 2026
Future of Agriculture
Dominique Mégret · CEO
Speakers Tim Bucher (CEO, AgTonomy) and Dominique Mégret (CEO, Ecorobotix); Future of Agriculture; published 2026-01-08 (~45 min); FIRA USA reflections; Apple Podcasts.
Press
Trade press · Ecorobotix ARA · Oct 29, 2026
Future Farming
Simon Gasser · Agronomist and Crop Algorithm Product Manager
Ecorobotix is expanding ARA with ten commercial plant-detection models from March 2027, including potatoes, garlic and leeks, and 55 free-test models, including yellow nutsedge. Simon Gasser says the nutsedge model can apply a non-selective herbicide to the weed without damaging the crop. Field trials of the newly commercial models averaged an 86% cut in spray inputs versus broadcast spraying. More than 1,000 ARA sprayers are in use, with more than 600,000 hectares treated.
Trade press · Ecorobotix ARA 1200 · Sep 17, 2026
futurefarming.com
Of the ARA 1200 ATH debut and ARA 900 list pricing
Updates
Product news · Nov 3, 2026
press.ecorobotix.com
Sophie Rachmacher · Product Manager
Ecorobotix press, Pasco WA, 3 Nov 2026: ARA725 UHP Sprayer with a 24-foot (about 7.25 m) boom, 180 nozzles, and seven vision boxes. Middle frame extended one meter versus the ARA620. Beds include 22/44 and 34/68 inch. Example uses in straight-bed onion, pivot irrigation, grass seed, and sugar beet. Sophie Rachmacher, Product Manager, is quoted on translating grower feedback into the new width. No public USD price.
Product news · Oct 29, 2026
ecorobotix.com
Simon Gasser · Agronomist and Crop Algorithm Product Manager
Ecorobotix is adding ten commercial ARA plant-detection models in March 2027, including garlic, leek, and potato, plus 55 models for free testing, including yellow nutsedge. Simon Gasser, Agronomist and Crop Algorithm Product Manager, says the nutsedge model can hit the weed with a non-selective herbicide without damaging the crop. More than 1,000 ARA sprayers are in use worldwide, with more than 600,000 hectares treated.
Product news · Oct 15, 2026
kalfresh.com.au
Kalfresh, a Queensland vegetable grower, is running Hort Innovation Next Gen Weed Management trials. Head of Agriculture Craig Dingle says an Ecorobotix ARA is working a Clintonvale carrot crop, spraying only weeds it detects in real time. Separately, a Carbon Robotics Gen 2 LaserWeeder is in organic crops; Ed Windley, a certified organic grower at Kalbar, calls it the fire snail. Craig Dingle says the laser weeder is particularly useful for beans and onions. Crops in the trial include onions, corn, carrots, beans, cabbage and broccoli.
Product news · Jun 30, 2026
press.ecorobotix.com
Ecorobotix press, Pasco WA, 30 Jun 2026: ARA595 UHP Sprayer for 80-inch CA/AZ irrigation beds; Lyons, Kansas manufacturing; ship by end of July; Plant-by-Plant AI; up to 95% input reduction; 19.7 ft / 4.5 mph / up to 10 acres per hour; 30+ crop algorithms; lettuce thinning.
Appearances
Company · Ecorobotix
Nov 10, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Bologna, IT
exhibitor
Hall 32, Stand B/13.