Solix autonomous field robot by Solinftec: status and timeline

Solix autonomous field robot

Reduce herbicide use on large-scale row crop farms while enabling 24/7 autonomous field operation and improving farmer economics.

DeployStage 4 of 5

100+ robots across 13 states as of July 2026. Four-model line launching; 200 robots planned for 2027.

Updated Sep 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Four-model Solix lineup available; 200 robots planned for 2027

Solinftec founded in Araçatuba, Brazil2007Complete.
Shift from sugar/ethanol to row crops and perennials2015Complete.
U.S. HQ announced for Purdue Research Park, West Lafayette2018Complete.
First Solix robots deployed in North America2022Complete.
100+ Solix robots operating across 13 states, 55,000+ acresJul 2026Complete.
Autonomous Refill Station completes first full commercial season2026Complete.
Four-model Solix lineup available; 200 robots planned for 2027Target 2027Not yet reached.

Most important updates

Upcoming

2027Four-model Solix lineup available; 200 robots planned for 2027 (next)

Current obstacles

Weed detection in non-row cropsAI is optimized for row crops (corn, soybeans). Handling diverse crops requires model retraining.
Mud, rain, and terrain challengesNavigation is hardest in muddy fields or dense weeds. Camera accuracy degrades in rain, and rough terrain can disable sensors.
Farmer adoption and trustFarmers need confidence in autonomous operation. Breakdowns, missed weeds, or uncertain ROI can slow adoption despite herbicide savings.

Physics limits

Weather dependencyHeavy rain, fog, or low light degrade camera performance and reduce solar charging. Seasonal patterns affect deployment windows.
Field size and shape economicsSmall, irregularly shaped fields reduce Solix efficiency. Large, rectangular fields favor autonomous operation and improve per-acre cost.
Battery energy limits runtimeBattery capacity sets daily range. Large fields need multiple robots or overnight charging. Energy density is limited by current battery chemistry.

How it works

4 parts

Vision and AI

Real-time weed detection

Eight onboard cameras feed video to proprietary AI, identifying weeds in real-time. The system distinguishes crop from weed, a key task for row crops.

Targeted application

Spray only where needed

When AI detects a weed, it triggers a nozzle to spray only that location. A 40-foot boom distributes workload across the field, reducing chemical volume by 85%.

Autonomous power

Solar battery system

Solix runs on solar panels and batteries, enabling 24/7 operation without fuel. Daytime solar charges batteries for nighttime work.

Autonomous refill

Refill Station for continuous operation

The Refill Station navigates to robots in the field, transfers herbicide automatically, and returns to recharge. Eliminates manual refill downtime.

Spec sheet

Spec	Solix autonomous field robot
Spray boom width	40 ft^R (reported)
Onboard cameras	8^R (reported)
Spray nozzles	24^R (reported)
Herbicide reduction	85%^R (reported)
Coverage per day	96+^R (reported)
Max crop height spray	5 ft^R (reported)
Robots deployed to date	100+^R (reported)
Cumulative acres covered	55,427^R (reported)
Manufacturing capacity	1,600^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

2 updates

Sep 2026

Minor: Solinftec launches Amazon store for parts and announces four-model Solix lineup for 2027PressCommercial

Jul 2026

Major: Solinftec deploys 100+ Solix robots across 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, covering 55,000+ acres with 85% herbicide reductionPressCommercial

About Solinftec

The team behind Solix autonomous field robot

Solinftec

Autonomous weeding robots, Solix, precision spraying

Solinftec develops Solix, a solar-powered autonomous robot that detects weeds and targets herbicide application, reducing chemical use by 85%. Founded in Brazil in 2007, it has U.S. headquarters in West Lafayette, Indiana. Over 100 Solix robots operate across 13 U.S. states as of July 2026.

Solix reduces herbicide by 85% by targeting detected weeds. Over 100 robots operate across 13 states as of July 2026, covering 55,427 acres.
Autonomous Refill Station completed first season with 1,700+ refills and 45,000 gallons transferred without farmer intervention.
Expanding to four models (solar, battery, gas/diesel, hybrid) with 50–1,200 gallon capacity. Plans ~200 robots and 80 stations for 2027.

solinftec.com (opens solinftec.com)Company profile →

Founded: 200719 yrs
Headquarters: BrazilUnited States
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Works in: AgricultureCrop robots & drones
Coverage: 1 program · 2 updateslatest 1 Sep 2026checked 11 Oct
Partners: Amazon (opens amazon.com)Still Waters Manufacturing (opens insideindianabusiness.com)Purdue University (opens purdue.edu)

Spec

Solix autonomous field robot

Spray boom width

40 ft^R (reported)

Onboard cameras

8^R (reported)

Spray nozzles

24^R (reported)

Herbicide reduction

85%^R (reported)

Coverage per day

96+^R (reported)

Max crop height spray

5 ft^R (reported)

Robots deployed to date

100+^R (reported)

Cumulative acres covered

55,427^R (reported)

Manufacturing capacity

1,600^R (reported)