Carbon Robotics adds Plant Profiles to its laser-weeding AI

Field images personalise plant recognition

Carbon Robotics has introduced a Large Plant Model for its LaserWeeder machines. The model supports plant recognition and decisions about which plants to remove. The company says its training dataset contains 150 million labelled plants, spanning crops, weeds, soil types, climates and stages of growth.

The new Plant Profiles feature lets operators tailor the model to their own fields. An operator selects two or three images in the iPad Operator App and adds them to a profile. Carbon Robotics says the system adapts its behaviour in minutes. Its Carbon AI platform uses plant and field data for decisions including plant identification, elimination and navigation, and powers both LaserWeeders and the Carbon ATK tractor kit.

G2 hardware comes in several working widths

The LaserWeeder G2 range, introduced on 10 February 2025, combines cameras, image processing and lasers in a modular implement. Its hardware includes 240-watt lasers, upgraded NVIDIA graphics processors, enhanced camera optics and liquid cooling. Starlink connectivity supports image uploads and model updates. The entry-level G2 200 weighs 4,250 pounds, or 1,928 kilograms. Its compact format is intended for smaller farms and easier transport. Carbon Robotics manufactures G2 equipment in eastern Washington State in the United States.

The launch range includes three vegetable and herb configurations, followed by wider versions for organic corn and soybeans. The listed working widths are:

• G2 200: 6.6 feet, or 2.0 metres;
• G2 400: 13.3 feet, or 4.0 metres;
• G2 600: 20 feet, or 6.1 metres;
• G2 1200: 40 feet, or 12.2 metres;
• G2 1800: 60 feet, or 18.3 metres.

Tractor autonomy retains remote human supervision

Carbon AutoTractor, introduced on 31 March 2025, pairs a retrofit autonomy kit with a Remote Operations Control Center. Trained operators monitor tractors and intervene when obstacles such as wildlife, debris or irrigation pipes interrupt work. Initial compatibility covered John Deere 6R and 8R Series tractors. Installation requires no permanent modifications, and tractors can switch between manual and autonomous modes. The company quoted installation in less than 24 hours.

The system adjusts tractor speed according to weed type, size and density when working with a LaserWeeder. Other supported tasks include ploughing, cultivating, discing, mulching and mowing. Its safety equipment includes RTK GPS, surrounding cameras, radar sensors and physical, remote and mobile emergency stops, connected through a satellite link. At launch, availability was limited to selected farms in key US regions, with expansion planned. Charging followed a pay-per-hour model.