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Overview
Carbon Robotics is a US agriculture-robotics company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018, making the LaserWeeder and LaserWeeder G2, commercial laser-weeding implements that use AI, computer vision, and high-power lasers to kill weeds without chemicals. The company also offers the Carbon AutoTractor, an autonomous platform for existing farm equipment. Carbon Robotics has raised over $177M from investors including BOND, Giant Ventures, NVIDIA, and Voyager Capital. LaserWeeders are deployed across hundreds of farms in the US and 14 countries, and the company surpassed $100M in annual revenue in FY2026.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
CEO
Total funding
Revenue
Deployment
Weeds killed
Manufacturing
Data & sources
Press releases
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News coverage
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Models (3)
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Carbon AutoTractor
Carbon Robotics' AutoTractor is a tractor-autonomy kit installed on existing John Deere 6R/8R/8RX/8RT (2019+) tractors with no permanent modifications; it is remotely monitored by Carbon Robotics operators who handle real-time interventions for autonomous field operations.
Current platform
LaserWeeder G2
Carbon Robotics' LaserWeeder G2 is a faster, lighter, modular line of AI laser-weeding implements (240W lasers, upgraded NVIDIA GPUs) spanning models from G2 200 (6.6 ft) to G2 1800 (60 ft) for farms from specialty vegetables to large-scale organic corn and soybeans.
Current platform
LaserWeeder
Carbon Robotics (founded 2018, Seattle, Washington; founder and CEO Paul Mikesell) makes the commercial LaserWeeder, which combines computer vision with high-power lasers to kill weeds without chemicals. By its own reporting the product has serviced more than 250,000 acres, eliminated over 15 billion weeds, and runs as 150-plus machines on 100-plus farms across roughly fourteen to fifteen countries; a modular, faster LaserWeeder G2 line launched in February 2025. A load-bearing classification point: the LaserWeeder is a towed, pull-behind implement with no locomotion of its own, pulled through the field by a conventional tractor. Carbon's original 2021 LaserWeeder was a self-driving platform, but the company deliberately pivoted to a smart-implement format for faster payback. Its separate Carbon AutoTractor kit, launched in April 2025, is the autonomy and mobility layer: a retrofit that adds remote-supervised driverless operation to John Deere 6R and 8R tractors, at an early and limited commercial release. On funding, Carbon's own Series D release puts total funding at $157 million (a $70 million Series D led by BOND in October 2024, after a $30 million Series C led by Sozo in 2023), with an additional roughly $20 million raised in October 2025 for a new undisclosed robot; an aggregator figure of about $276 million is not primary-verified and is not asserted here.
Carbon Robotics on the deployment map
Where Carbon Robotics's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
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Claims ledger
Public, dated claims by Carbon Robotics, each tracked against the evidence. Status is a DEPLOY assessment from primary sources: verified means an independent source confirms it; contradicted means one refutes it; open means the outcome is not yet determinable. Every entry keeps its verbatim quote and source so you can check the call yourself.
- Partly truePrice · claimed 2026-06-01
“Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder G2 cuts weed control costs by up”
G2 cost reduction claim is made but the specific percentage is not clear from the search snippet. The G2 is an upgrade from the original LaserWeeder. "By end of 2026 also for Vector and Discovery customers" suggests expansion of the product line. https://carbonrobotics.com/
- VerifiedCapacity · claimed 2026-05-19
“Carbon Robotics' systems have eliminated over 40 billion weeds in the field, covering more than half a million acres”
40B weeds, 500K+ acres confirmed in CNBC Disruptor 50 announcement. BusinessWire is a verified PR distribution channel. https://carbonrobotics.com/laserweeder
- VerifiedCapability · claimed 2026-01-01
“Shoots 5,000+ weeds/minute. Outperforms a hand crew of 75 people. Sub-millimeter accuracy. Kills up to 99% of weeds”
Product specifications confirmed on company website. 5,000 weeds/minute, 99% kill rate, sub-millimeter accuracy. Deployed across commercial farms. CNBC Disruptor 50 recognition validates. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260519266046/en/Carbon-Robotics-Recognized-on-the-2026-CNBC-Disruptor-50-List
Disagree with a status? Carbon Robotics can submit a correction with evidence and we log the response on the record. Methodology and the full industry ledger live at /stats/claim-integrity.
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Carbon Robotics, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
- What is the LaserWeeder?
The LaserWeeder is Carbon Robotics' chemical-free weeding machine: computer vision spots weeds and high-power lasers kill them. It is a towed implement pulled behind a tractor, not a self-driving vehicle.
- How does the LaserWeeder work?
Cameras and computer vision scan each row, the system distinguishes crop from weed, and high-power lasers fire to kill the weeds. A tractor tows the unit through the field; it does not drive itself.
Current leadership (4)
- Alex Sergeev CTOIR-verified
- Paul Mikesell Founder & CEOIR-verified
- Nick Kirsch Chief Engineering OfficerIR-verified
- Kevan Krysler Chief Financial OfficerIR-verified
Founders (1)
- Paul Mikesellsolefounded 2018-01-01
Board (1)
- Mood Rowghani director
Safety record
No incidents on record for Carbon Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Carbon Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- GreenField Robotics2 models
- HG Robotics2 models
- Saga Robotics2 models
Supplied by (1)
Compute / semiconductor
- NVIDIAvia LaserWeederNVIDIA Jetson Orin -- real-time AI weed classification and laser targetingsupplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (1)
- Carbon Robotics x John Deere with John Deeretechnologyreported, not operationally verified
Funding rounds (5)
- Series D-2 Extension2025-10-23
$20M(reported)
Investors: Giant Ventures (lead), Nvidia, Voyager Capital
- Series D2024-10-01
$70M(reported)
Investors: L Catterton (lead)
- Series C2023-04-01
$30M(reported)
Investors: Anthos Capital (lead)
- Series B2021-09-01
$27M(reported)
Investors: Anthos Capital (lead)
- Series A2019-06-01
$8M(reported)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder G2
- Record createdJun 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedFeb 7, 2022
LaserWeeder at Soledad
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedFeb 7, 2022
LaserWeeder at Arvin
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2022
LaserWeeder at Watsonville
Sources (6)
- https://carbonrobotics.com/laserweeder
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250210556114/en/
- https://www.therobotreport.com/carbon-robotics-introduces-new-carbon-autotractor-autonomy-kit/
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241021330997/en/
- Carbon Robotics raises $20M · https://www.geekwire.com/2025/carbon-robotics-raises-20m-as-laserweeder-maker-plans-secretive-new-ai-robot-for-farms/
- Carbon Robotics $70M Series D · https://agfundernews.com/carbon-robotics-eyes-new-regions-products-with-70m-raise-were-focused-very-intently-on-the-field
Market intelligence
Hiring signals
Role composition
Recent openings
- Contract QA Field TechnicianOperations
Pasco, WA
- Sr. Manager, Autonomous Support OperationsOperations
Seattle, WA
- Sr. Electrical Engineer, PCB DesignEngineering
Seattle, WA
- Business
- Jr. Software Engineer, MobileEngineering
Seattle, WA
- Deep Learning Quality SpecialistManufacturing
Seattle, WA
+4 more open roles tracked
Common questions
- What is Carbon Robotics?
- Carbon Robotics is a US agriculture-robotics company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018, making the LaserWeeder and LaserWeeder G2, commercial laser-weeding implements that use AI, computer vision, and high-power lasers to kill weeds without chemicals. The company also offers the Carbon AutoTractor, an autonomous platform for existing farm equipment. Carbon Robotics has raised over $177M from investors including BOND, Giant Ventures, NVIDIA, and Voyager Capital. LaserWeeders are deployed across hundreds of farms in the US and 14 countries, and the company surpassed $100M in annual revenue in FY2026.
- What does Carbon Robotics make?
- Carbon Robotics has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Carbon AutoTractor, LaserWeeder G2, LaserWeeder (Carbon Robotics builds physical robots).
- Is Carbon Robotics publicly traded?
- No. Carbon Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Carbon Robotics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Carbon Robotics building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, GreenField Robotics.
- Who is the CEO of Carbon Robotics?
- Paul Mikesell is the ceo of Carbon Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Carbon Robotics?
- Carbon Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
- Where is Carbon Robotics headquartered?
- Carbon Robotics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA.
- Who owns Carbon Robotics?
- Carbon Robotics is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
- Where does Carbon Robotics operate robots?
- Carbon Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Carbon Robotics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Carbon Robotics ranks in roughly the top 3% of companies tracked by the registry.
- Is Carbon Robotics safe?
- Carbon Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 6 sources (3 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14
Verification posture
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Last reviewed 2026-07-14
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- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Carbon Robotics.Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- GreenField Robotics2 models
- HG Robotics2 models
- Saga Robotics2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Carbon Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Carbon Robotics Crosses $100M Revenue on AI Laser-Weeding Platform
Carbon Robotics surpassed $100M in annual revenue for FY ending January 2026, making it the first commercial laser-weeding company to reach this milestone.
Carbon Robotics raises $20M as LaserWeeder maker plans secretive new AI robot for farms
Carbon Robotics raises $20M in a Series D-2 extension led by Giant Ventures, with LaserWeeders active on farms across the US and 14 countries.
Carbon Robotics eyes new regions, products with $70m raise
Carbon Robotics raises $70M Series D led by BOND, bringing total funding to $157M, with LaserWeeders deployed across hundreds of farms.
Carbon Robotics Raises $70 Million Series D Investment Round
Carbon Robotics announces $70M Series D led by BOND, with total funding reaching $157M to scale LaserWeeder deployment globally.
Carbon Robotics: 10 Billion Weeds Killed
Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder has killed 10 billion weeds, with lasers targeting up to 5,000 weeds per minute using AI and computer vision.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/carbon-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/carbon-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/5c0e34e2-978c-45d1-ab9c-faf75e217b2e
- Revision history: /companies/carbon-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- DJI7 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
- WORX Landroid4 models
- GreenField Robotics2 models
- HG Robotics2 models
- Saga Robotics2 models
Video
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
LaserWeeder G2’s faster, lighter, and modular design makes precision weeding available to more farm sizes, field configurations, crop types, and farm budgets ar
Watch and hear laser weeding in densely planted chard. Planting in this super high density maximizes yield/acre productivity for growers - but also creates a un
An in-depth look at the Carbon AutoTractor: Tractor Autonomy With Real-Time Remote Supervision. GeekWire Studios heads to Eastern Oregon for an exclusive look a
Agrifluence in the field with Courtney Schuster of Rio Fresh, a third-generation Texas grower, talking weed control, labor, and real results across their 15+ or
Introducing the Track LaserWeeder, packed with the same cutting-edge computing and laser power as the LaserWeeder, now in a versatile track format. Engineered t
Watch Founder & CEO Paul Mikesell explain Carbon Robotics technologies that are used in it’s AI-powered LaserWeeder.
Agriculture is on the edge of a major shift by 2030. Hear from Paul Mikesell, Founder & CEO of Carbon Robotics, on where our technology is taking farming next.
Today, we announced the world’s first-ever Large Plant Model trained on 150 million labeled plants. Our LPM enables farmers to start laser weeding any field or
Joe Rogan and Secretary Kennedy talk about glyphosate, laser weeding, and how this administration is committed to helping farmers move away from herbicides whil
In this grower story, Primaflor, one of the largest lettuce growers in Europe, shares how partnering with Carbon Robotics and using LaserWeeder G2 has transform
The new Carbon Robotics Laserweeder robotic implement features all of the same laser weed zapping technology as its larger autonomous mobile robotic sibling, on
Interested in a career at the forefront of advanced AI and robotics? We are using physical AI to help farmers become more profitable and sustainable. With a te
Reality vs attention
Carbon Robotics draws attention at the 70th percentile but verifies reality at the 80th percentile among ag robots. Hype Gap -9.6, 15th widest among ag robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $155M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Signal flags
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Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 18, 2026