Ekobot AB (publ) and Vaderstad AB are entering into a collaboration with the aim of developing a real-time system to evaluate the performance of a seed drill using vision technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Vaderstad is a world-leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery specializing in seeding technology and soil cultivation, where seeding is carried out with high speed and precision. Ekobot is developing robot technology that autonomously removes weeds in row-planted vegetables.

The core technology comprises a vision system that, with the help of AI, efficiently distinguishes between crops and weeds, and collects extensive amounts of data. Vaderstad is interested in utilizing Ekobot's vision and AI system to evaluate the performance of a seed drill and has thus chosen to initiate collaboration. The collaboration follows a pitch day held in September 2023, organized by IndX, a global innovation hub within Linkoping Science Park.

The project commences now and is scheduled for completion by September 2024.