Robot: Ted
Task(s): Mechanical weeding and cultivation in vineyards
Development start: 2018
Pricing: Sale. €200,000 (US $210,740 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description
The Naïo Ted resembles a straddle tractor for use in vineyards. The robot is easy to use. The universal mounting frame offers the possibility to adapt various tools. The robot offers effective and precise mechanical weeding, without herbicides, which respects soil and crops. Ted can work 8 hours a day autonomously. Naïo Technologies says it is the first manufacturer in the agricultural robotics industry to offer a 5-year warranty on its entire range.
Drive train type
The robot is 100% electrical
Characteristics
Speed goes up to 6 km/h (Eu) or 3.7 mph (US). Length 450 cm, width 142-185 cm (adjustable) and height 200 cm (+/- 30cm adjustable).
Navigation system
The navigation of Ted works with GPS RTK auto-guidance, after a mapping of the rows in a vineyard plot.
Specifications
| Name robot | Ted |
| Dimensions | Length: 450cm, Width: 142 – 185 cm (adjustable), Height: 200 cm (+/- 30cm adjustable) |
| Turning radius | Undisclosed |
| Weight | 1.7 t |
| Energy source | Electric batteries |
| Energy stock/range | Up to 8 hours |
| Driveline | Electric batteries |
| Output capacity | Up to 5 ha per day |
| Navigation system | GPS RTK guidance |
| Pricing | Sale. €200,000 (US $210,740 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023) |
| Availability (countries) | Is for sale worldwide |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 80 |
