Ecominos is Orbiba Robotics' modular autonomous field robot for weed management without chemical herbicides. The technical profile published in Future Farming's catalogue provides a comparable view of the platform's dimensions, energy system, rated work capacity and navigation components.

Dimensions, mass and electric drive

In the catalogue configuration, Ecominos measures 106 cm long, 65 cm wide and 95 cm high, with an unladen mass of 110 kg. The drive system uses four 500 W electric motors and a 48 V battery. Stated operating time is 6–8 hours on a full charge, with a full recharge taking approximately 3 hours.

The compact footprint is intended for movement within crop rows. Electric drive offers quiet operation, energy efficiency and a lower routine maintenance burden than a comparable internal-combustion powertrain.

Rated field output and modular tasks

Future Farming lists weed-control output at 1.5 acres, or about 0.6 hectares, per hour. The robot has a stated lifting capacity of 100 kg and load-carrying capacity of 200 kg. Regenerative cutting and row-top weeding modules are described as targeting weeds while preserving the crop and soil structure.

These are catalogue values for a defined configuration. Actual output can vary with row layout, weed density, ground conditions, slope, implement choice and the speed required for safe operation.

Navigation and safety layers

Ecominos combines RTK-GPS, LiDAR, depth cameras, computer vision and sensor fusion. RTK-GPS provides centimetre-level positioning, while LiDAR and cameras contribute to three-dimensional mapping and obstacle detection. A pre-planned route can be adjusted in real time through AI-assisted path planning.

• Positioning: RTK-GPS
• Environmental perception: LiDAR, depth cameras and computer vision
• Drive: four 500 W electric motors
• Safety: proximity sensing, human and animal motion detection, emergency stop

For the current configuration and farm-fit assessment, refer to the Ecominos product page.

Source

Technical figures and catalogue descriptions come from Future Farming's Ecominos product profile; the field context is original editorial analysis.