What is the WEEDINATOR?
The WEEDINATOR is a collection of modules to enable autonomous weeding of rows of vegetables by a robot tractor. It is not limited to weeding and can be adapted for planting and other functions.
What are the main components of the WEEDINATOR?
We call the 3 primary control modules Control Box 1, Control Box 2 and Safety Cameras. Box 1 is an infinitely hackable hardware system with a high end STM MCU, a set of automotive relays and automotive grade high side switches. Other sub modules in Box 1 include motor controllers and a 10 way fuse box. Box 2 can be configured in a similar way to Box 1 but would normally include a small board computer (SBC) for communication via 4G and crop detection with cameras and machine learning. WEEDINATOR Safety Cameras is a module for detecting the presence of people and a robot would normally have at least one at the front and back. There is also a hydraulically powered cultivating (weeding) implement for towing behind the tractor.
When can I buy a WEEDINATOR module?
The WEEDINATOR Box 1 will be available to buy sometime in 2026.
Is there any support available on how to wire up and program the different modules?
Yes, but only for bone fide agricultural activities, mostly limited to the UK.
Is there any code available?
No, it's up to users to code the WEEDINATOR system themselves. Some assistence may be available for bone fide agricultural activities.