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TerraPreta

Built by EarthSen · United States

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The TerraPreta is a Agricultural robot developed by EarthSen (United States), launched 2024.

Robo Index

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6 of 10 signals present

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Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%67/100
Company maturity8%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%51/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%45/100

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Overview

Enables farmers to enrich their soils, increase yield & profitability, and earn carbon credits by interseeding cover crops.

Buyer decision signals

Viability

$1.0M raisedest. 2016

Won North American AgTech Finals

Specifications

Category: Agricultural
Payload
453.59 kg
Speed
1.34 m/s
Battery
3 h
Autonomy
fully autonomous
Launch year
2024
Price
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Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$1.0M
Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other6
Max Speed Ms
1.34
Sub Category
crop_monitoring
Company Country
US
Deployment Notes
Fully compatible with ROS and ROS2[3]
Youtube Video Id
69sToqfcaFs
Additional Information
• Designed for field phenotyping with minimal manual effort • Captures under-canopy data and insights throughout the season • Records 5+ traits simultaneously in maize, soybean, and more • Rugged, ultracompact robot with autonomous navigation • User-friendly tablet app for easy operation • Cloud-based automated data analysis • Optimized for low-bandwidth locations

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Company milestones

  • Mar 2025AwardWon North American AgTech Finals
  • Jun 2019FundingClosed $1M seed round
  • Jun 2019LaunchEarthSense raises seed funding to commercialize TerraSentia
  • 2020DeploymentTerraSentia reaches 80 deployed robots
  • 2016MilestoneFounded
  • MilestoneNSF SBIR support
  • MilestoneTerraSentia+ product page published

More videos

TerraPreta - Robotic, Gigaton-Scale, Soil Carbon Sequestration

EarthSense, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the TerraPreta?
The TerraPreta is developed by EarthSen, based in United States.
What type of robot is the TerraPreta?
The TerraPreta is a Agricultural robot made by EarthSen.
How much does the TerraPreta cost?
Pricing for the TerraPreta is not publicly listed — contact EarthSen for a quote.
When was the TerraPreta launched?
The TerraPreta was launched in 2024.

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