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TerraClear Launches TerraScout

TerraClear, a frontrunner in the world of agricultural automation, has recently unveiled its latest innovation, the TerraScout, a fully autonomous robotic system created to gather high-resolution imagery across vast agricultural fields. The advent of this technology represents a major advancement in farming efficiency, enabling farmers to transition from traditional, labor-intensive methods to swift, data-driven solutions.

Founded in 2017, TerraClear has transformed approximately one million acres into high-quality maps, servicing over 1,000 farms through its innovations. Initially, the company focused on utilizing AI-generated rock maps to alleviate the burdensome task of rock picking—a notoriously disliked chore among farmers. TerraClear has demonstrated an impressive return on investment (ROI), showcasing a remarkable 5X financial return through its solutions, thus tackling significant obstacles in the adoption of precision technology.

The launch of TerraScout signifies a vital enhancement in TerraClear's mission: to develop an all-encompassing solution that fosters autonomous data collection and real-time mission planning. “We replace field-level guesswork with plant-level precision to cut input costs and increase yields,” stated Devin Lammers, CEO of TerraClear. This powerful robot can inspect entire fields under various conditions and convert that data into actionable insights for existing farming teams and equipment. While current applications focus on both rock and weed management, potential future uses for TerraScout are extensive.

Key Features of TerraScout

TerraScout boasts a plethora of innovative features that redefine agricultural scouting:

• - Impressive Resolution: With a 1mm Ground Sample Distance (GSD), the robot collects over 4 billion image samples per acre.
• - Real-Time Processing: TerraScout leverages onboard edge-compute technology to transform massive image datasets into actionable insights instantly.
• - High Mapping Speed: Capable of surveying over 1,000 acres daily at speeds up to 15 mph, it operates efficiently with a wide 60-foot mapping swath.
• - Autonomous Operation: It can function without recharging for up to six hours, freeing crews for other critical tasks.
• - Night and Day Operation: Equipped with onboard lighting, TerraScout can gather essential data under varying weather conditions, day or night.

Enhanced Mission Planning

TerraScout supports farmers in two primary areas:

Rock Management

The robot identifies rocks measuring 8 inches or more and crafts optimal picking routes, enabling farmers to detect three times more rocks and retrieve them 3-5 times faster—agents of time and cost savings leading to an average 5x ROI.

Weed Management

Employing a grid analysis system, TerraScout evaluates one square foot at a time to assess weed density. Future enhancements aim to identify specific weed species and maturity levels. Additionally, it can transmit precision task plans directly to spray drones and ground sprayers, ensuring modern spraying equipment can be utilized efficiently with an expected 10x ROI.

Stand Counts

Concurrent with weed mapping, stand quality and counts are analyzed, generating dual data layers in one pass.

Future Potential

As AI models evolve, TerraScout's capabilities could extend to facilitating the phenotyping process, mapping pest pressures, informing nutrient decisions, and more.

“TerraScout indicates a major shift from manual field assessments to a continuous flow of digital intelligence across fields,” noted Don Scribner, Head of Product at TerraClear. With the capacity to process data in real-time aboard the machine, farmers can access critical outputs seamlessly. With the integration of Starlink technology, maps can be dispatched to mobile applications even before the robot completes its field survey.

Availability and Next Steps

Field trials commenced in early 2026, and TerraClear plans to widen its testing phase to include current retail partners and selected farmer clients by Spring 2026. Those interested in securing a place on the limited release roster for Fall 2026 can sign up at www.terraclear.com/terrascout.

About TerraClear

TerraClear employs cutting-edge AI and robotics to tackle agriculture's most demanding tasks, bridging the critical gap between high-resolution imagery and timely field actions. By solving problems—such as rock picking—TerraClear enables farmers to direct their attention toward activities of greater value. Building on its success in rock management, the company is expanding its core technologies to include precise management strategies for weeds, pests, diseases, and overall plant health. For further details, visit www.terraclear.com.