Precision Lettuce Thinning — Carbon Robotics

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Precision Lettuce
Thinning Study

Trial Summary

Field-Tested Against an Automated Spray Thinner

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and a commercial lettuce grower evaluated Carbon's LaserWeeder against an automated spray thinner in conventional 6-line lettuce.

Research Partner UC Cooperative Extension Trial Format 2-Field Commercial Comparison
Lettuce seedlings in field with doubles marked for removal
Plant to keep Double to remove
Key Findings

Compared to an Automated Spray Thinner, LaserWeeder Had:

0%
Fewer Doubles
0%
Less Clean-Up Hand Thinning
0%
Higher Final Stand
Trial Data

Field Results, Side by Side

Time (Minutes per Acre) Taken by Follow-Up Hand Crew to Remove Doubles
102
177
Field 1
107
270
Field 2
LaserWeeder
Automated Spray Thinner
Plant Stand Count After Removal of Doubles
42,765
38,485
Field 1
46,402
40,271
Field 2
LaserWeeder
Automated Spray Thinner

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