SharpShooter
Verdant Robotics · #1 in Agricultural
Plant-level precision spraying and weeding in high-density vegetable crops, cutting chemical use and hand-weeding labor
Solix is Solinftec's solar-powered field robot that patrols row crops around the clock, scouting plant-by-plant and spot-spraying weeds with an average 85% herbicide reduction. It is one of the most widely deployed autonomous field robots in North America - 100+ units covering 55,427 acres across 13 states and Puerto Rico through July 2026 - at a reported $55,000 price with a 2.5-year estimated payback.
- US acreage grew 15-fold in three years, with 243% year-over-year growth into 2026 [source]
- 2026 was the first full commercial season for the autonomous Refill Station, closing the loop on 24/7 operation [source]
- First ag robotics company to sell replacement parts on Amazon, launching at Farm Progress Show 2026 [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power options | Solar-electric, battery-electric, gas/diesel, and hybrid-electric variants | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
| Travel speed | 2 mph (doubled from 1 mph in earlier generation) | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
| Tank capacity | 50-1,200 gal depending on model | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
| Herbicide reduction | 85% average (83-89% across the fleet); up to 95% cited for plant-by-plant application | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
| Autonomy | 24/7 unattended operation; autonomous solar-powered Refill Station docks, refills, and redeploys the robot | reported | morningagclips.com (2026-09-01) |
| Sensing and AI | AI with high-resolution cameras; 95+ million plants individually monitored for emergence, weeds, pests, and stand gaps | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
| Fleet (US) | 100+ robots across 13 states and Puerto Rico, 55,427 acres through July 2026 | reported | globalagtechinitiative.com (2026-09-01) |
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Change timeline
- launch Ag robotics' first Amazon replacement-parts store launches at Farm Progress Show (Sept 1-3, Boone, Iowa) [source]
- milestone Solinftec reports 100+ Solix robots and 55,427 US acres; announces Amazon parts store [source]
- milestone Next-generation Solix system and commercial Refill Station showcased at Commodity Classic 2026 [source]
Our take
Solix attacks autonomy from the opposite direction of the big-iron players: small, slow, solar, and cheap enough that a mid-size corn/soy operation can actually buy one. The 2026-season Refill Station matters most - it removes the last human trip to the field. Caveats: at 2 mph a single unit suits scouting and spot-spraying rather than rescue-speed broadcast work, and per-robot coverage means fleets for large farms. The 15-fold acreage growth suggests the economics are landing.
Best suited for
- Season-long autonomous scouting of emergence, weed pressure, pests, and stand gaps
- Plant-by-plant green-on-green spot spraying with 80-95% input savings
- 24/7 unattended operation with autonomous refilling in corn and soybeans
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Solix: common questions
How much does the Solinftec Solix robot cost?
The current price is reported at $55,000 as of August 2026, with Solinftec citing an estimated 2.5-year payback from chemical input savings alone.
How much herbicide does Solix actually save?
Across the commercial fleet, chemical use reduction averaged 85%, staying between 83% and 89% as acreage expanded; Solinftec cites up to 95% for plant-by-plant application.
How does a 2 mph robot cover a whole farm?
By running 24/7. Solix works day and night on solar and battery power, and the autonomous Refill Station lets it dock, refill, and return to work without anyone driving to the field. Larger operations run multiple units.
Where is Solix deployed?
More than 100 robots operated across 13 US states and Puerto Rico through July 2026, covering 55,427 acres - 15 times the acreage of three years earlier. Solinftec also operates in Brazil, Colombia, China, and Mexico, and plans roughly 200 robots for 2027.
What sizes does Solix come in?
Models range from 50 to 1,200 gallons of tank capacity, with solar-electric, battery-electric, gas/diesel, and hybrid-electric power options.
Sources
- Global Ag Tech Initiative — globalagtechinitiative.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Morning Ag Clips — morningagclips.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Solinftec — solinftec.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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