RootWave (registered as Ubiqutek) develops electricity-based weed control technology, delivering precise electric ‘zaps’ to kill weeds while minimising harm to nearby plants, insects and operators. Founded in Warwickshire by CEO Andrew Diprose in 2012, the company has advanced its tech since 2015 and won multiple EU and UK grants. Its immediate product is the RootWave Pro, a professional hand-weeder for spot treatments and invasive species. RootWave plans to integrate its electrification tech into automated agricultural weeders and to pursue further research into novel electricity-based weed-killing applications. The company is partnering with hardware and computer-vision firms (including Small Robot Company, Steketee and SFM Technology) to combine seeing, touching and zapping into commercial robotic solutions. The article notes prototype field trials with partners and aims for a commercial weed-zapping service in collaboration with partners.

Total raised

$7M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jan 2020