Key Takeaways:
- Verdant Robotics announces U.S.-wide availability of its SharpShooter precision application system.
- The system uses AI and computer vision to deliver 99.9% accurate input applications across crop types.
- Upgrades based on grower feedback have improved shot rate by 40% and field speed by 42%.
- Farmers report reduced labor requirements and integration flexibility with existing operations.
- SharpShooter units are now in active use across key growing regions with ROI reported within 6–18 months.
Verdant Robotics Brings Precision Farming Tool SharpShooter to Growers Nationwide
Verdant Robotics, a U.S.-based agtech company specializing in precision agriculture, has announced the expanded availability of its flagship SharpShooter precision application system across the country. The move comes in response to increasing demand from specialty crop producers who are seeking effective, scalable solutions to reduce labor costs and improve input efficiency.
AI-Driven Precision for Specialty Crop Operations
The SharpShooter is powered by Verdant Robotics’ proprietary Aim & Apply™ technology, which delivers targeted input applications with 99.9% shot precision. Using advanced computer vision and real-time AI, the system can weed, thin, remove plant doubles, and apply beneficials—across a variety of crop systems including organic, conventional, and no-till.
Jason Gaylord, Farm Manager of My-T Acres in Batavia, New York, shared his experience: “We’ve been looking for a way to reduce our reliance on manual weeding without sacrificing precision. What set the SharpShooter apart was its adaptability. Even before putting it to work, we could see how easily it integrates into our operation.”
Field-Validated Performance and Upgraded Capabilities
Verdant Robotics has continued to refine the SharpShooter system based on direct feedback from farmers. The latest version includes a 40% increase in shot rate and a 42% boost in field speed, enabling the system to deliver up to 270 pinpoint shots per second across more than 20 crop types.
Key to its effectiveness is the 3-D Crop Shield, which allows accurate applications even beneath crop foliage without damaging plants. The system dynamically adjusts input volume based on the size of the target, whether dime-sized seedlings or mature, plate-sized plants.
Daniel Alameda of TopFlavor Farms noted, “What used to take 30 people all day can now be done with one machine and one operator. From the driver’s seat, you see everything in real time—the SharpShooter analyzes the data and makes decisions right in front of you.”
Verdant Robotics: Scaling to Meet National Demand
To accommodate growing interest, Verdant Robotics has increased its production capacity in 2025, now assembling multiple units per week. These machines are now operational in key specialty crop regions across the U.S., offering growers faster deployment and measurable returns.
CEO and Co-Founder Gabe Sibley emphasized the company’s mission: “Our team is focused on helping growers do more with less. That means reducing costs associated with weeding and inputs so growers can redeploy scarce resources elsewhere and thrive in today’s ag economy.”
