Verdant Robotics

Precision weeding, SharpShooter, specialty crops, AI vision

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The brief

Analyst view
  • Raised $104.5M total (Seed 2019, Series A $46.5M Nov 2022, later-stage VC Jan 2026); 30 growers in production as of mid-2026.
  • Covers 5–7 acres/hour; 99% accuracy; 96–99% less herbicide than spraying.
  • 40% faster shot rate and 42% faster field speed after 2025 upgrades.

Technical approach

As reported
AI vision system

Real-time crop and weed detection

ML identifies crops, weeds and thin-zones; distinguishes 100+ weed species.

Aimable turrets

Millimeter-precise application

Independent turrets aim at each target; 270 shots/s with 5mm accuracy.

Three-point hitch mount

Integration with standard tractors

Category I/II hitch, no PTO, low RPM (500–1200) operation.

Modular and durable

Field-serviceable components

The system features quick-swap nozzles, modular sensor packages and robust construction for daily field use and overnight maintenance.

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