Overview
Optronia, an Austrian-based company and creator of the SprayLogix brand, is pioneering optical sensor technology for smart and sustainable agriculture. Its advanced sensors detect weeds in real-time, allowing highly targeted spraying that can reduce chemical usage by up to 90%. Through the AgriFoodTEF Austrian Node, Optronia collaborated with Josephinum Research to test, validate, and certify its AI-driven spot-spraying system — a major step toward sustainable, data-driven crop management.
About the customer’s need
Farmers face mounting challenges: increasing regulatory pressure to reduce chemical inputs, high operational costs, and the need to maintain yield and quality. They require tools that maintain existing workflows while reducing chemical use and preserving biodiversity.
Optronia’s optical sensor solution meets these needs by automating weed detection and spray application. Farmers can significantly cut chemical usage without changing their equipment or daily operations, ensuring environmental sustainability and economic viability.
About the service
Through its participation in agrifoodTEF, Optronia tested and validated its AI-powered spot-spraying technology with the support of Josephinum Research.
The service focused on field testing, performance measurement, and third-party verification of precision and accuracy.
The system uses near-infrared optical sensors to distinguish soil from vegetation with centimeter-level accuracy, operating effectively even at speeds up to 30 km/h.
With the help of agrifoodTEF’s testing infrastructure, Optronia demonstrated that its system reduces chemical use by more than 90%, ensures operational safety, and performs consistently under diverse field conditions.
Impact
The collaboration between Optronia and Josephinum Research under agrifoodTEF represents a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture.
By reducing chemical inputs while maintaining productivity, this technology supports both economic and environmental goals.
Its scalability and retrofitting capabilities make it accessible to farmers worldwide — adaptable for various crops, terrains, and machinery setups.
Validated results show:
Up to 90% reduction in chemical usage
Increased efficiency and safety for operators
Third-party performance verification enhancing market credibility
This success story highlights how AI and precision sensing, supported by agrifoodTEF, can empower agri-tech innovators to advance sustainable farming.
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