[1/2] A Solinftec's farming robot works on the field in Aracatuba, Brazil August 7, 2023.
Solinftec plans to deliver 40 units to customers this year and 250 next year in the U.S. and Brazil, Hernandez said, up from 20 units delivered in 2022.
Solinftec says it can produce 1,600 units per year at two factories, one in Brazil and the other in the U.S.
Hernandez said the robot, which runs on solar power, can monitor all types of crops, including soy, corn, sugarcane, onions, potatoes and tomatoes.
Brazilian clients including sugar giant Raizen (RAIZ4.SA) and grain behemoth Amaggi use Solinftec's robot, Hernandez said.
Persons:
Britaldo Hernandez, Hernandez, Solinftec, Brazil's, Ana Mano, Andy Sullivan
Organizations:
REUTERS, SAO PAULO, Solix, U.S, Farmers, Thomson
Locations:
Aracatuba, Brazil, Handout, United States, U.S