Automated Spraying Technology Eases Summer Weed Control in Esperance
Automated Spraying Technology Eases Summer Weed Control in Esperance
US · Published Mar 24, 2026
Automated spraying technology improves weed control efficiency in Esperance, WA.
SwarmBot 'Joe' uses weather data for optimal, cost-effective herbicide application.
Technology reduces labor, herbicide use, and machinery depreciation while covering up to 250 hectares daily.
Automated spraying for summer weed control innovation
In Esperance, Western Australia, Karl Raszyk and Tom Miles are pioneering the use of automated spraying technology for summer weed control. They have implemented a SwarmBot, known as Joe, which features a Weed-It Quattro camera sprayer for green-on-brown spot spraying. This robot operates autonomously, significantly decreasing the need for manual labor and large machinery, representing a substantial leap in agricultural efficiency.
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