Kilter AX-1 Autonomous Precision Weeding Robot

Kilter AS is a Norwegian agritech company with an address in Langhus, formed to address labor shortages, rising input costs and tighter rules on chemical use. It has been in commercial operation with farmers since 2021, mainly in Northern Europe.

Its flagship AX-1 is an autonomous platform that combines robotics, AI and precision spraying for selective application in row and bed-based crops. The robot identifies individual weeds in high-value crops and applies chemicals only on the target, cutting chemical use while maintaining yield and crop health.

• Autonomous operation: Robot platform works in row and bed-based crops.
• Weed identification: AI identifies individual weeds in high-value crops.
• Precision spraying: Chemical is applied only on target plants.
• Chemical reduction: Selective application targets lower chemical use.
• Dealer distribution: Kubota dealer networks sell the AX-1 in Germany and the Netherlands.

Large vegetable farms in Lam Dong could pilot autonomous weeding in bed crops. Export-oriented growers facing residue limits can evaluate spot spraying. Kubota dealers in the region could assess the AX-1 as a high-value implement.

Selective application reduces chemical use and input costs. An autonomous platform eases dependence on scarce labor for weeding. Distribution through Kubota dealers in Germany and the Netherlands from 2026 gives growers access to local sales and service.

Herbicide regulation and labor costs push growers toward targeted application and autonomous machines. In Vietnam and Southeast Asia, vegetable and fruit growers face rising labor costs and pesticide residue scrutiny, which may create demand for precision weeding as machinery makers like Kubota expand regionally.

Announced EUR 6.5 million new financing on 18 February 2026 with Kubota as strategic investor, plus Pymwymic, SBG Invest and Nufarm; most came from existing shareholders and a Series B is being prepared. Distribution partnership with Kubota in Germany and the Netherlands.