Robot: Icaro X4
Task(s): Specialised in the control of fungal diseases in vineyards through special UVC lamps.
Development start: 2019
Pricing: : In Europe, Icaro X4 is sold for €160,000 (US $168,000 according to the exchange rate of 3 December 2024), including commissioning and installation service of a weather-base station.
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Description
Icaro X4 is the world’s first hybrid robot designed to control fungal diseases without the use of chemicals. Equipped with specialized UVC lamps, it continuously prevents the reproduction of fungi like downy and powdery mildew, operating 24/7 with a diesel engine that recharges the battery while in use. Thanks to RTK precision, Icaro X4 can function autonomously, even without a satellite signal, utilizing a 3D vision system to stay within the designated corridor. In the event of rain, IcaroX4 can be called back to its base; otherwise, it pauses operation with the lamps off and resumes once the storm clears.
Drive train type
Each wheel is powered by a three-phase brushless motor, delivering a total peak power of 13 kW (4,000 Nm). All wheels feature 180° steering, enabling the Icaro X4 to rotate on its own.
Characteristics
Icaro X4 can be fitted with a rear lift capable of supporting up to 450 kg, allowing for the installation of a specialised lawn mower, which expands to a width of 2,400 mm. With a compact design, Icaro X4 can operate in rows as narrow as 1,800 mm, while its lamps extend to a height of 2,700 mm.
Navigation system
Icaro X4 is equipped with a navigation system based on a proprietary GNSS RTK system and a 3D vision system featuring TOF cameras. Before deployment, the field is mapped, with obstacles, preferred corridors, start-stop positions, and refuelling points all georeferenced. The robot also includes cameras on all four sides, providing a 360° view and utilising AI to detect people and animals. The scheduling of operations is managed by a weather station that monitors field conditions. Using an algorithm, it determines the optimal time for Icaro X4 to begin treatment. All navigation data is securely stored on servers and can be accessed at any time.
Specifications
| Name robot | Icaro X4 |
| Dimensions | Length: 3085mm, width: 1550mm, height closed: 1150mm, height lamps open: 2700mm, track width: 1500mm |
| Turning radius | 900mm, at the ends of rows there must be at least 3m |
| Weight | 1,450 kg |
| Energy source | Hybrid system: 10kw/h 48Vdc battery. Twin-cylinder diesel engine 11,5Kw@3000rpm powered by Kohler. Tank: 70L |
| Energy stock/range | Average consumption: 2 litres per hour |
| Driveline | Electric with three-phase brushless engine with a total maximum power of 13Kw (4.000 Nm) |
| Navigation system | Proprietary satellite receiver RTK GNSS, with inertial 3D sensor |
| Pricing | In Europe, Icaro X4 is sold for €160,000 (US $168,000 according to the exchange rate of 3 December 2024), including commissioning and installation service of the weather-base station |
| Availability (countries) | EU |
| Units operational (total end 2024) | 10 |
