Growers across the Southwest have a new tool designed to help them stretch every drop of crop protection product while caring for the land they work. Ecorobotix, a Swiss company that specializes in AI-driven agricultural technology, has announced the launch of its ARA595 Ultra-High Precision Sprayer in the United States, and it is built with the region’s irrigated fields squarely in mind.
Tailored for the 80-inch irrigation beds with side sprinklers commonly found in California and Arizona, the ARA595 is being manufactured in Lyons, Kansas, and is expected to be ready to ship by the end of July. That combination of Swiss engineering and Midwestern manufacturing gives the machine a distinctly cross-continental pedigree, but its purpose is decidedly local: helping Western growers farm smarter.
At the heart of the ARA595 is Ecorobotix’s Plant-by-Plant AI, a system that identifies and treats plants individually rather than blanketing an entire field. By applying crop protection products only where they are actually needed, the sprayer can reduce input costs by as much as 95 percent. For producers watching input prices closely, that kind of savings is hard to ignore, and it carries the added benefit of keeping unnecessary chemicals off the land.
The machine is engineered to work within the realities of ground-level irrigation systems. Specially designed pipe guides help it navigate around side-sprinkler infrastructure during operation, a practical touch that reflects an understanding of how these fields are actually laid out. With a working width of 19.7 feet and a driving speed of up to 4.5 miles per hour, the ARA595 can cover as much as 10 acres in an hour.
Precision is where the sprayer truly stands apart. Its spot spray targets an area of just 2.4 by 2.4 inches, tight enough that operations can safely use non-selective herbicides without harming their crops. The system supports more than 30 crop algorithms and offers capabilities such as lettuce thinning and adjustable safety zones, giving growers flexibility across a range of specialty and row crops.
Ecorobotix describes the ARA595 as part of its ongoing commitment to bring sustainable and practical AI-powered solutions to farmers worldwide. The company’s flagship ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer relies on advanced cameras, powerful computing, and proprietary AI to recognize more than 40 weed species while supporting over 25 crop algorithms, all with the aim of cutting input use, saving labor, and protecting yields.
Swiss-born and operating globally, Ecorobotix pairs European innovation with North American agricultural know-how. Headquartered in Pasco, Washington, the company works with producers and turf professionals across North America, positioning itself as a partner for growers who want greater efficiency and stronger returns while remaining good stewards of the earth. For farmers navigating the demands of irrigated crop production in the West, the ARA595 offers a compelling blend of technology and field-ready design.
To learn more about the ARA595 sprayer and Ecorobotix’s Plant-by-Plant AI technology, visit ecorobotix.com or contact U.S. Marketing and Communications Manager Chrissy Wozniak at chrissy.wozniak@ecorobotix.com or visit ecorobotix.com.