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Rowbot

Built by Rowbot · United States

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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55.6/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%99/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%Not counted yet
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Overview

Rowbot provides robotic solutions specifically designed for row crop agriculture, representing the future of farming through automation and technological advancement in agricultural operations.

Flagship features

  • Self-sustaining: extracts energy from bacteria in dirty water using Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs)
  • No fossil fuels used, no CO2 byproduct (aside from natural decomposition)
  • Potential applications: cleaning oil spills, monitoring contaminated water, telemetry in hazardous environments
  • Mock digestive system: polymer membrane mouth, MFC stomach, waste removal canal
  • Based on earlier EcoBot III (2010) research
  • Collaboration between BRL, BBiC, University of Bristol, UWE

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
22 kg
2.33 m/s
35.16 kg
4.5 h
US$8,857

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
environmental remediation robot
Nitrogen fertilizer application to row crops like corn[2][3][6].
Movement & precision1
2.33
Sensing & perception7
3d
Lidar Count
1
Camera Count
1
depth
Orbbec Depth Camera,LS LiDAR
Yes
Yes
Power & runtime1
Auto Charging
Yes
Controls & integration2
Jetson Orin Nano/NX
Yes
Other details3
Terrain Type
aquatic
Weather Resistant
Yes
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024MilestoneFounded
  • Sep 2014DeploymentRowbot begins field deployment in Minnesota
  • 2014Deployment50-acre corn fertilization trial
  • Not yet on fileAwardNSF Phase II SBIR award
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneAgreement with major Iowa cooperative

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Rowbot?
The Rowbot is developed by Rowbot, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Rowbot?
The Rowbot is a Agricultural robot made by Rowbot.
How much does the Rowbot cost?
The Rowbot is listed at US$8,857 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Rowbot. Contact them for a quote.

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