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Airion and Stearmotor Develop Autonomous Herbicide Spraying System Using Quadruped Robot
Airion has partnered with Stearmotor to develop an “autonomous herbicide-spraying robot” that automates weed control around solar panels. Based on the Unitree Go2-W quadruped robot, it follows designated routes autonomously while spraying herbicide. The companies aim to reduce labor requirements and improve safety during work in extreme heat.
What happened
According to Sankei Shimbun, Airion Co., Ltd. announced that it had jointly developed an “autonomous herbicide-spraying robot” with Stearmotor Co., Ltd. to automate weed control around solar panels.
Why it matters
The project highlights the challenges of relying on manual weed control around solar panels, where large sites require substantial staffing and work in extreme heat poses physical and safety risks. The companies have developed a system in which a quadruped robot moves autonomously along a planned route and sprays herbicide, offering a concrete change to working conditions in the field.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/airion-stearmotor-to-jiritsu-josouzai-sanpu-robotto-wo-kaiha-17de07. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.