Autonomous Agricultural Robots

Intending to make regenerative farming more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it would be investing in Greenfield Robotics, which uses autonomous agricultural robots, along with AI and sensing technologies to support the future of farming.

Greenfield Robotics sets itself apart by providing regenerative agriculture solutions without chemicals, and it does so in a way that challenges conventional farming methods, which can be harmful to not only soil but also wildlife and humans as a result. The autonomous agricultural robots are lightweight and capable of cutting weeds between rows of broadacre crops around the clock, all the while reducing reliance on herbicides.

With the support of minority investments made through Chipotle's Cultivate Next venture fund, Greenfield Robotics will improve upon its robotic fleet to include features for micro-spraying, cover crop planting and soil testing.