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FarmDroid FD20.

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An autonomous, solar-powered robot that handles seeding and mechanical weeding for row crops like sugar beets, onions, and similar vegetables. It operates with high precision using GPS technology while being environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

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The useful details.

Model specifications and operating notes.

FD60 · Latest observation
Payload—Not listed
Battery23.5kWh
Runtime10h
Speed2km/h
Powertrain
Solar-electric: 8 panels, 3.7 kW, 23.5 kWh lithium battery; 3 kW Range Extender generator (12 L petrol)
Power
3.7 kW
Mass
Not listed
Autonomy
Autonomous seeding and mechanical weeding without an operator in attendance; RTK GPS 8 mm seed-position memory, no cameras
Charge time
Not listed
Working width
6.75 m
Minimum wheel spacing
4.6 m
Maximum wheel spacing
6.7 m
Rows per pass
20
Minimum row spacing
25 cm
OPERATING NOTES

Seasonal capacity about 60 ha; daily capacity up to 18 ha. Up to 24 hours/day with Range Extender. Field roll/pitch up to 8%. Cost from €304/ha per season (manufacturer). Orders open 1 Sep 2026; first deliveries from January 2027. Compatible with onion, beet, maize, green beans, endives, chicory, spinach, and 100+ other row crops. Not compatible with +Spray.

INTERFACES & IMPLEMENTS
  • +Seed 14 mm seeding system (0.8–14 mm seed size)
  • 14 L seed container
  • Mechanical in-row and between-row weeding

Specifications describe this model and its listed configuration. Read operating notes for limits and qualifications. Listed figures are manufacturer or press claims, not independent verification of current availability.

Company profile

Behind the machine

People

  • Kristian Warming

    CEO

  • Eddie Bolding Pedersen

    Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Rasmus Thuesen

    Sales Manager in Denmark

Dealer network · FarmDroid

Dealers

Dealer

AG Group ↗

Ctra. Albelda, S/N, 22550 Tamarite de Litera, HU, ES, Spain · ES

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Cultum ↗

Nokkalantie 10 B 14, Loimaa 32210, Finland · FI

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

NEO TECH ↗

ZI des Monts de Sillery, Route de Sainte-Menehould, 51360 Prunay, France · FR

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Agri-Droid UK ↗

Smethcote Manor, Hadnall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3DQ, United Kingdom · GB

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Opico Ltd ↗

Cherry Holt Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9LA, United Kingdom · GB

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Evofarming ↗

6000 Kecskemét, Klapka Street 9-11. fst. 18/a, Hungary · HU

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Arvatec Srl ↗

Viale dei Kennedy 87/a, 20027 Rescaldina (MI), Italy · IT

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

AUGA Group ↗

Konstitucijos pr. 21C, Quadrum North, 08130 Vilnius, Lithuania · LT

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Abemec ↗

Pater van den Elsenlaan 4, 5462 GG Veghel, The Netherlands · NL

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

farmdroid.com ↗

Dealer

Agrowest ↗

527070 Cernat Nr. 654/C, Romania · RO

FarmDroid distributor. Name and place as published on the distributor locator.

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Field relationships · FarmDroid

Customers & deployments

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

Abemec

Distributor / dealer · Active · Dealer / distributor · NL

Veghel · Netherlands and part of Flanders

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

futurefarming.com ↗

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

LMB Vermeulen

Distributor / dealer · Active · Dealer / distributor · NL

Oostburg, Zeeland · Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and Belgian Flanders

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

futurefarming.com ↗

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

NEO TECH (Agriviti)

Distributor / dealer · Active · Dealer / distributor · FR

Marne / Grand Est · 28 French departments

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

farmdroid.com ↗

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

OPICO Ltd ↗

Distributor / dealer · Active · Dealer / distributor · GB

Bourne, Lincolnshire · United Kingdom

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

farmdroid.co.uk ↗

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

250 commercial units

Customer · Active

15 European countries

30+ crops including organic sugar beet

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

farmdroid.co.uk ↗

Robot · FarmDroid FD20

HAK Schoffeltechniek

Distributor / dealer · Ended · Dealer / distributor · NL

Bleiswijk · Netherlands

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

futurefarming.com ↗

Company deployment

500 commercial units

Customer · Active

26 countries

500+ robots in 26 countries since 2018.

farmdroid.com ↗

Company funding · FarmDroid

Funding & investors

Oct 22, 2024

Undisclosed

€10.5M EUR

FarmDroid secured a €10.5 million (nearly DKK 80 million) investment led by Convent Capital, with EIFO and Navus Ventures, to expand solar-powered field robots.

farmdroid.com ↗

Appearances

In the field

Updates

News & developments

Product news · Oct 22, 2026

FarmDroid reports 26,335 hectares weeded across 26 countries ↗

FarmDroid says its robots have weeded 26,335.5 hectares of a 29,580.9 hectare season forecast across 26 countries, 89 percent of the target, at 62.4 hectares per robot. The 22 October 2026 post names FD20’s 8 mm GPS seed placement. A 23 October follow-up lists European purchase grants, including a Danish 40 percent scheme open until 1 December 2026.

More from FarmDroid

The FarmDroid FD20 is an innovative autonomous farming robot that combines precise seeding and mechanical weeding capabilities. This solar-powered system offers sustainable and efficient crop management while reducing labor costs and environmental impact.

Key Features

  • Solar-powered operation
  • GPS-guided precision
  • Autonomous navigation
  • Combined seeding and weeding
  • Weather-resistant design
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Low soil compaction

Applications

The FarmDroid FD20 enables:

Seeding Operations

  • Precise seed placement
  • Consistent row spacing
  • Optimal planting depth
  • Multiple crop compatibility
  • Automated seed management

Weed Control

  • Mechanical weed removal
  • Between-row weeding
  • In-row weed control
  • Chemical-free operation
  • Continuous monitoring

Sustainable Farming

  • Solar energy utilization
  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Minimal soil disturbance
  • Water conservation
  • Resource optimization

Technical Innovation

The system demonstrates innovation through:

  • Advanced GPS technology
  • Precision control systems
  • Solar power integration
  • Autonomous navigation
  • Weather-adaptive operation
  • Modular design
  • Smart seed dispensing

Impact on Agriculture

The FarmDroid FD20 transforms agricultural operations by:

  • Reducing labor requirements
  • Eliminating herbicide use
  • Improving crop yields
  • Enhancing sustainability
  • Lowering operational costs
  • Enabling precision farming

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