Key Takeaways
- Bonsai Robotics introduces four new autonomous solutions on its Amiga platform at World Ag Expo
- Partnerships with WEED-IT, Carbon Robotics, OnTarget Spray Systems, and Interlink Sprayers expand specialty crop capabilities
- Amiga Max earns recognition as a 2026 Top 10 New Product Award winner
- Integrations aim to reduce herbicide use, water consumption, and operational costs
- Platform trained on more than 750,000 acres globally
Bonsai Robotics Unveils Expanded Autonomy Solutions at World Ag Expo
Bonsai Robotics, a developer of vision-first, AI-based autonomy software for agriculture, has introduced four new autonomous weeding and spraying solutions on its Amiga platform. The announcement was made at World Ag Expo and expands the company’s specialty crop offerings through partnerships with WEED-IT, Carbon Robotics, OnTarget Spray Systems, and Interlink Sprayers.
The new solutions are powered by Bonsai Intelligence and include the Amiga Flex and the Amiga Max, the latter recognized as a 2026 Top 10 New Product Award winner. Bonsai Robotics is also showcasing existing integrations with Orchard Machinery Corporation (OMC) and Flory Industries for orchard applications.
Spraying and weeding were identified by the company as operational areas with measurable outcomes suited for autonomous deployment. The platform is designed to enhance precision and consistency while supporting scalability across crop types and machinery.
“Specialty crop growers are under more pressure than ever to do more with fewer people and tighter margins,” said Tyler Niday, CEO of Bonsai Robotics. “With these new partnerships, we’re delivering affordable, high-performance autonomy for some of the most labor-intensive, high-value tasks on the farm.”
New Integrations Target Input Efficiency and Operational Savings
Bonsai Robotics stated that the new partnerships are intended to provide operational savings through 24/7 autonomous operation and electric or hybrid system configurations.
Key integrations include:
- Amiga Flex with WEED-IT Precision Sprayer: Uses chlorophyll detection to enable 80–90% herbicide reduction.
- Amiga Max with Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder: Portable system for in-field laser weeding demonstrations.
- Amiga Max and Amiga Flex with OnTarget Electrostatic Sprayers: Designed to reduce water usage by up to 80% and increase acreage coverage per day.
- Amiga Max with Interlink Single Row Power Tube Sprayer: Targeted solution for vineyards and trellis-style crops.
Bonsai Robotics Highlights Vision-First AI Platform
Bonsai Intelligence is described as a vision-first, AI-based system that learns from real-world operational data rather than relying primarily on GPS. The platform supports planning, tracking, and managing equipment from multiple manufacturers within a single interface.
According to the company, the system has been trained on more than 750,000 acres across multiple continents and crop environments. Bonsai Robotics reports that its autonomy solutions are designed to operate reliably in challenging field conditions, including dust, debris, and low visibility.
The company indicated that the expanded Amiga platform is intended to allow growers to deploy autonomy incrementally and scale across crops and machinery over time.
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