Escarda Technologies
Escarda Technologies develops and markets AI-powered, laser-based agricultural weed control systems as a sustainable, herbicide-free alternative.
About
Escarda Technologies is a Berlin-based company that develops sustainable, AI-assisted, laser-based weeding solutions for agriculture. Its mission is to provide a chemical-free alternative to conventional herbicides, enabling both organic and conventional farmers to control weeds precisely without harming the soil or crops. The system, mounted on a tractor, uses advanced multispectral sensors and computer vision algorithms to detect and classify plants, targeting and eradicating weeds with laser technology. The modular and scalable solutions focus on environmental protection, crop yield improvement, and support the transition towards organic production. The company is supported by minority shareholder Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.) and benefits from the technical know-how and infrastructure of the B.I.G. Campus in Berlin.
Products & Services
- Escarda Flex System (3-8 lasers, working width 230cm, modular, up to 900kg)
- Escarda Compact Duo (1-3 lasers, working width 120cm, for smaller farms, up to 450kg)
- AI-driven, CE-certified laser weeding system
- Plant recognition software with multispectral sensors and computer vision
- Customized AI models for carrots, salad, sugarbeet, tomato, with development for other crops
- Field demonstrations and technical support
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Deployed by Morningstar Inc. (largest tomato processor in California)
- Used by pilot clients for weed control in carrots, sugar beet, and tomatoes
- Field demonstrations at major agricultural expos (e.g., AgriTechnica, World AG Expo, Biovelddag, FIRA)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Berlin.Industrial.Group. (B.I.G.)
- Homburg (exclusive dealer for Netherlands and Belgium)
- Stecomat SARL (exclusive dealer for France)
- Collaborative projects with BLE (German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food)
- BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research)
- Horizon Europe (EU Conserwa project)
- Collaborations with Scansonic, LZH, Lumics, DNZ, Kult Kress, Novanta, Grimme, Phenorob, Nordzucker, IBB
Awards & Recognition
- CE mark for laser safety (Dekra certified)
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- CE-certified safety concept (certified by Dekra)