Carbon Robotics Introduces Faster, Lighter and Modular LaserWeeder G2 Product Line

SEATTLE & TULARE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 10, 2025--

Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, today debuted LaserWeeder G2, its new product line that combines the latest AI, computer vision, robotics and laser technology for precision weed control. LaserWeeder G2’s faster, lighter and modular design makes precision weeding available to more farm sizes, field configurations, crop types and farm budgets around the world. By eliminating the need for hand labor, herbicides and mechanical weed control, the LaserWeeder G2 reduces farmers’ weed control costs by up to 80%, increases crop yields and boosts farm profitability.

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“At Tanimura & Antle, we have a long history of implementing cutting-edge innovations throughout our operations in order to drive efficiency, advance sustainability and produce the premium quality fresh produce our customers expect," said Scott Rossi, vice president of northern farming operations at Tanimura & Antle. "The LaserWeeder G2 is another game-changing technology that we have been implementing in our commitment to innovation. By integrating this precision technology into our operations, we are taking another step forward in reducing labor costs, optimizing resources and continuing our legacy of innovation in the industry."

The LaserWeeder G2 product line delivers significant efficiency improvements, operating up to twice as fast as its predecessor to maximize laser-weeded acres per hour. New models are lighter, starting at 4,250 pounds and the 20-foot model is 25% lighter than the original LaserWeeder. This enables LaserWeeder G2 models to be paired with lighter and less expensive tractors, reducing soil compaction and allowing for earlier field entry. Additionally, its modular design supports machine widths ranging from 6.6 to 60 feet, offering flexible configurations to fit diverse farm requirements and budgets.

The LaserWeeder G2 incorporates advanced technologies to maximize performance and reliability. Its powerful new 240-watt lasers reduce shoot times, enabling growers to cover more acres in less time. Upgraded NVIDIA graphic processing units (GPUs) accelerate image processing for precise and accurate weeding. High-resolution cameras with enhanced optics ensure clear and detailed visualization. The 100% liquid-cooled system maintains consistent and dependable operation in all conditions, day or night. With Starlink high-speed internet, the LaserWeeder G2 product line supports fast model updates and seamless image uploads.

With new size options and a range of price points, the LaserWeeder G2 brings laser weeding within reach for more farmers around the globe. Available configurations include:

Specialty Vegetable Crops and Herb Models

LaserWeeder G2 200
Width: 6.6 feet (2.0 meters)
Weight: 4,250 pounds (1,928 kilograms)
Description: Ideal for smaller farms, its compact size makes it easier to transport.

LaserWeeder G2 400
Width: 13.3 feet (4.0 meters)
Weight: 6,000 pounds (2,722 kilograms)
Description: A versatile mid-size model capable of handling diverse crop types and field layouts.

LaserWeeder G2 600
Width: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
Weight: 7,200 pounds (3,266 kilograms)
Description: The next generation of Carbon Robotics’ industry-leading LaserWeeder, designed for a wide range of specialty vegetable and herb crops.

Broadacre Organic Corn and Soybean Models

LaserWeeder G2 1200
Width: 40 feet (12.2 meters)
Weight: 12,000 pounds (5,443 kilograms)
Description: Specifically designed for organic corn and soybean operations, this model introduces the first broadacre weeding solution that does not disturb crops or soil, significantly increasing yields.

LaserWeeder G2 1800
Width: 60 feet (18.3 meters)
Weight: 14,000 pounds (6,350 kilograms)
Description: Built for large-scale organic corn and soybean operations, it integrates seamlessly with farming operations standardized on 60-foot-wide farming equipment.

"LaserWeeder G2 is a huge leap forward. Designed with Carbon AI, the new product line benefits from years of learning in real-world farm fields and conditions,” said Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics. “All of the hardware components are upgraded. This was an incredible feat by our world-class engineering, product and field teams. I’m extremely proud of this new technology and how it will help farmers set a new standard in farm profitability and sustainability."

Powered by Carbon AI, the most advanced deep learning system for plant detection and identification, the LaserWeeder G2 utilizes a growing dataset of over 40 million plants labeled from three continents. To date, it has helped growers laser weed over 250,000 acres, eliminating over 15 billion weeds across 100+ different crops.

The LaserWeeder fleet operates with unified software and is controlled by an intuitive iPad operator app. Farmers can access detailed performance metrics, including crop data and intelligence on weeds, through the Carbon Ops Center and the mobile Carbon Companion App, ensuring streamlined operations and actionable insights.

All LaserWeeder G2 units are designed and manufactured at Carbon Robotics’ newly opened, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in eastern Washington State, USA.

To learn more about Carbon Robotics and how it's driving the future of farming, visit https://carbonrobotics.com/.

About Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, empowers farmers to cut costs, increase production and boost profits with precision agriculture products. Its LaserWeeder G2 product line combines computer vision, AI deep learning technology, robotics and lasers to identify and eliminate weeds with millimeter accuracy, cutting weed control costs by 80% and increasing crop yield and quality. LaserWeeders are in operation by leading growers across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. For more information, visit https://carbonrobotics.com/.

LaserWeeder G2 is powered by Carbon AI, the most advanced deep learning system for plant detection and identification. (Photo: Business Wire)

LaserWeeder G2 600 (20-feet) and G2 200 (6.6 feet). (Photo: Business Wire)

LaserWeeder G2 is faster, lighter and modular. (Photo: Business Wire)

LaserWeeder G2 in new sizes, configurations, and prices. (Graphic: Business Wire)

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, emphasized Easter’s message of hope as a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection after being crucified, in both the blessing and his homily.

“Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us! Let those who have weapons lay them down! Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them!” the pope implored.

With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo acknowledged a sense of indifference “to the deaths of thousands of people ... to the repercussions of hatred and division that conflicts sow … to the economic and social consequences they produce.’’

Without mentioning the wars by name, Leo quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who during his last public appearance from the same loggia last Easter reminded the faithful of the “great thirst for death, for killing, we witness each day.’’

Francis, weakened by a long illness, died the next day on Easter Monday.

The Urbi et Orbi blessing, Latin for “to the city and the world,’’ has traditionally included a litany of the world’s woes. Leo followed that formula during his Christmas blessing. There was no immediate explanation for the shift.

Earlier, Leo addressed some 50,000 faithful from an open-air altar in St. Peter’s Square flanked with white roses, while the steps leading down to the piazza where the faithful gathered were filled with spring perennials, symbolically resonating with the pope’s words.

He implored the faithful to keep their hope in the face of death, which lurks "in the abuses that crush the weakest among us, because the idolatry of profit that plunders the earth’s resources, because of the violence of war that kills and destroys.’’

Speaking from the loggia, the pope announced a prayer vigil for peace April 11 in the basilica.

“On this day of celebration, let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination, and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars and marked by a hatred and indifference that makes us feel powerless in the face of evil,’’ he said.

Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that his predecessor Pope Francis had let lapse.

Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia’s shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below. After, he greeted people in the piazza from the popemobile, continuing his tour all the way down Via della Conciliazione toward the Tiber River and back.

During the marathon that is Holy Week, Leo also reclaimed the tradition of washing priests’ feet on Holy Thursday, a gesture of encouragement toward clergy, after Francis had chosen a more inclusive path, traveling to prisons and homes for the disabled to wash the feet of women, non-Christians and prisoners.

The 70-year-old pontiff also became the first pope in decades to carry the light wooden cross for the entire 14 stations during the Way of the Cross on Good Friday.

Traditional ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered by Christians as the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, were scaled back under an agreement with Israeli police. Authorities have put limits on the sizes of public gatherings due to ongoing missile attacks.

The restrictions also dampened the recent Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr holiday, as well as the current weeklong Jewish festival of Passover. On Sunday, the Jewish priestly blessing at the Western Wall — normally attended by tens of thousands — was limited to just 50 people.

The restrictions have strained relations between Israeli authorities and Christian leaders. Police last week prevented two of the church’s top religious leaders, including Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from celebrating Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

On Tuesday, the pope had expressed hope that the war could be finished before Easter.

Barry reported from Milan. Associated Press writer Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed to this report.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for "to the city of Rome and to the world" - from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Easter Mass he presided over in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Clergy follow Pope Leo XIV as he presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV arrives to preside over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV sprinkles holy water with a bunch of hyssop sprigs as he presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)