TRIC expands its agricultural robotics capabilities across California strawberry fields
The startup commercialized technology after validating it through grower partnerships and recently highlighted its progress at a dedicated agtech conference.
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Autonomous agricultural pest and disease control
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In short: TRIC scaled strawberry robot deployments to 1,500 acres and received a $965,770 NSF grant
The startup commercialized technology after validating it through grower partnerships and recently highlighted its progress at a dedicated agtech conference.
The robots use UV-C light and Bug Vacs to manage pests and disease in commercial strawberry fields.
They met with Sage Finch in Santa Maria to discuss automated pest control technologies for strawberries.
Deployed on 1,500+ acres, the robots reduce pests by 30-58% and increase operating income up to 44%.
The agricultural landscape has evolved over the years, but it is still seen as very traditional, with little innovation ...
The National Science Foundation awarded TRIC Robotics $965,770 in a second-phase SBIR grant dedicated to the use of ultraviolet light against pathogens...
TRIC Robotics deploys a fleet of autonomous robots that apply UV-C light to tackle mites, mildew, and mold, coupled with bug vacuums.
TRIC Robotics CEO Adam Stager said the company is using giant tractor-scale robots to carry UV lights through the field.
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