The Korechi RoamIO Mini is a cutting-edge autonomous agricultural robot engineered to revolutionize land management and crop health for modern farmers. This compact yet powerful machine is tailored for agricultural professionals seeking to optimize operations with unparalleled precision and efficiency. Its smart navigation capabilities and versatile design make it an indispensable tool for a variety of agricultural tasks, from routine maintenance to intricate crop care.
Designed with a focus on high-efficiency and environmental responsibility, the RoamIO Mini integrates seamlessly into diverse farm environments. Its ability to maneuver in tight spaces, including under crop canopies and within greenhouses, distinguishes it from larger, less agile machinery. By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, the RoamIO Mini not only enhances crop health and yield through precise application and monitoring but also allows human operators to dedicate their valuable time to more strategic and less hazardous activities.
Key Features
The Korechi RoamIO Mini stands out with its autonomous navigation system, achieving centimeter-level precision through multi-constellation multi-band GNSS RTK with dual antennas. This advanced positioning ensures sub-inch accuracy for all operations, from seeding to targeted spraying, significantly minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency in resource application.
Its multipurpose functionality is a cornerstone of its design, allowing it to perform a broad spectrum of tasks. Farmers can deploy the RoamIO Mini for cultivating, seeding, weeding, mowing, transporting, and comprehensive data-logging. Furthermore, it excels in monitoring plant health using advanced sensors and executing precise applications of treatments, making it a truly versatile asset that reduces the need for multiple specialized machines.
As a battery-powered electric platform, the RoamIO Mini champions sustainability in agriculture. Its 10 kWh safe lithium chemistry battery significantly reduces carbon emissions associated with farming operations, opening avenues for potential carbon credit earnings. Complementing this, its tracked platform is engineered for very low soil compaction, exerting only 0.096 bar of pressure on the soil. This crucial feature preserves soil health, enhances aeration, and provides superior traction across varied soil types and vegetation.
Safety and intelligent operation are further enhanced by its integrated artificial intelligence. The robot is equipped with LiDAR, sonar, and camera systems for advanced collision avoidance, object detection, and tracking, ensuring a safe working environment for personnel. Additionally, the AI enables voice queries for status updates and operational information, facilitating intuitive interaction. Remote supervision is made easy through a provided tablet, offering local Wi-Fi or cloud-based cellular connectivity, alongside an in-app calendar for efficient task scheduling.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chassis Material | Powder-coated welded steel tube |
| Body Type | Waterproof |
| Tracks | Reinforced rubber for agriculture |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 45 x 36 x 36 inches |
| Weight | 200 kg |
| Motor Power | 1.6 kW (2.1 hp) |
| Maximum Speed | 7 km/h |
| Collision Avoidance | LiDAR, sonar, camera with AI, physical and remote e-stop |
| Battery | 10 kWh safe lithium chemistry |
| Battery Life Expectancy | 10+ years |
| Positioning System | Multi-constellation multi-band GNSS RTK with dual antenna |
| Positioning Accuracy | Sub-inch |
| Soil Pressure | 0.096 bar |
| Optional Accessories | Auxiliary computer, LED floodlights, structural mounts for sensors and implements |
Use Cases & Applications
The Korechi RoamIO Mini offers practical solutions across numerous agricultural scenarios, significantly enhancing farm productivity and sustainability.
- Precision Weeding and Cultivating: Farmers can program the RoamIO Mini to autonomously navigate rows, precisely identifying and removing weeds or cultivating soil around crops, minimizing herbicide use and manual labor. Its compact size allows it to operate effectively in tightly spaced crops and under canopy.
- Crop Monitoring and Data-Logging: Equipped with optional auxiliary computers and sensor mounts, the robot can collect vital data on plant health, soil conditions, and growth stages. This data-logging capability provides farmers with actionable insights for informed decision-making and optimized resource management.
- Targeted Spraying and Treatment Application: For delicate crops or specific pest issues, the RoamIO Mini can apply treatments with sub-inch accuracy, ensuring chemicals are delivered precisely where needed. This reduces chemical runoff, protects beneficial insects, and lowers overall input costs.
- Seeding and Mowing in Challenging Environments: Its robust tracks and low soil compaction enable early season access to wet fields and operation later into the year. This versatility allows for precise seeding and mowing tasks even in conditions where larger, heavier machinery would be impractical or damaging.
- Transporting and Soil Sampling: The RoamIO Mini can be used for light transport tasks around the farm, moving tools or harvested produce. Additionally, with appropriate implements, it can perform systematic soil sampling across fields, providing detailed soil nutrient maps for precision fertilization.
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths ✅ | Weaknesses ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| Autonomous navigation with centimeter-level precision for high accuracy. | Price is not publicly available, requiring direct inquiry. |
| Multipurpose functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized machines. | Compact size may limit efficiency for very large-scale broadacre tasks compared to larger equipment. |
| Battery-powered electric platform reduces emissions and offers potential carbon credit earnings. | Reliance on RTK for sub-inch accuracy necessitates a stable RTK correction source (e.g., base station or network). |
| Very low soil compaction (0.096 bar) preserves soil health and provides high traction. | Operational duration per charge is not explicitly stated, which could be a factor for continuous, long-duration tasks. |
| AI-equipped for voice queries, status communication, and advanced obstacle detection for safety. | While versatile, specific implements for each task may be required, with their costs and availability not detailed. |
| Reduces labor for repetitive and tedious tasks, allowing operators to focus on other activities. | |
| Remote supervision via tablet or cloud services enhances operational flexibility. | |
| Compact size enables operation in diverse environments, including under canopy and tight spaces. |
Benefits for Farmers
The Korechi RoamIO Mini delivers significant business value to agricultural operations. By automating labor-intensive tasks, it directly addresses rising labor costs and shortages, leading to substantial time savings and increased operational efficiency. Its precision capabilities in tasks like targeted spraying and seeding minimize input waste, reducing costs associated with fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds while simultaneously improving yield quality and quantity. The electric, battery-powered platform not only lowers fuel expenses but also aligns with sustainable farming practices, potentially qualifying for carbon credit earnings and enhancing the farm's environmental footprint. Furthermore, by reducing manual exposure to harsh conditions, it creates a safer working environment for farm personnel.
Integration & Compatibility
The RoamIO Mini is designed to integrate smoothly into existing farm operations. It can be supervised and managed remotely through a provided tablet, connecting via local Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity for cloud services, allowing seamless oversight from virtually anywhere. Its design includes structural mounts for various sensors and implements, enabling it to work with a range of commercial agricultural tools and data-logging equipment. This modularity ensures it can adapt to specific farm needs and complement other smart farming systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does this product work? | The Korechi RoamIO Mini operates autonomously, navigating fields with centimeter-level precision using multi-band GNSS RTK. It performs various agricultural tasks through its multipurpose design and is controlled or supervised remotely via a tablet or cloud services. |
| What is the typical ROI? | The RoamIO Mini offers a faster return on investment by significantly reducing labor needs for repetitive tasks, allowing operators to focus on more productive work. Its precision operations minimize waste, optimize resource use, and its electric platform contributes to potential carbon credit earnings, enhancing profitability. |
| What setup/installation is required? | The RoamIO Mini is designed for straightforward deployment. It utilizes a dual antenna GNSS system with RTK for autonomous navigation without complex calibration. Remote supervision is managed via a provided tablet computer using local Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. |
| What maintenance is needed? | General robotic maintenance, including inspection of its powder-coated welded steel chassis, waterproof body, and reinforced rubber tracks, is required. The 10 kWh lithium battery has a life expectancy of 10+ years, suggesting robust design and reduced frequent battery replacements. |
| Is training required to use this? | While designed for autonomous operation, basic training would be beneficial for operators to effectively utilize the remote supervision features, schedule tasks via the in-app calendar, and understand its AI-driven communication and safety protocols. The system aims to be user-friendly to reduce the learning curve. |
| What systems does it integrate with? | The RoamIO Mini integrates with cloud services for remote operation and data management. It also supports optional accessories like an auxiliary computer for additional data-logging and structural mounts for various commercial sensors and implements, allowing for broad compatibility. |
| How does it ensure worker safety? | Worker safety is paramount, and the RoamIO Mini is equipped with advanced obstacle detection capabilities including LiDAR, sonar, and cameras, all powered by artificial intelligence. It also features physical and remote e-stop functions for immediate cessation of operation. |
| What is its operational range? | The operational range for supervision is flexible, allowing local Wi-Fi connection via a tablet or remote cloud services through cellular connectivity, enabling supervision from virtually anywhere. Its battery capacity supports extended field operations, though specific run-times vary by task. |
Pricing & Availability
Pricing for the Korechi RoamIO Mini is not publicly available. The final cost may vary based on specific configurations, optional accessories such as auxiliary computers, LED floodlights, or structural mounts for additional sensors and implements, as well as regional factors. For detailed pricing information and current availability, please contact us via the Make inquiry button on this page.
Support & Training
Korechi Innovations is committed to providing comprehensive support for the RoamIO Mini. This includes technical assistance to ensure optimal performance and operational longevity. While the robot is designed for intuitive use, training resources are available to help operators maximize the benefits of its autonomous capabilities, remote supervision features, and task scheduling functionalities.
