Naïo Technologies Ted — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Naïo Technologies |
|---|---|
| Model | Ted |
| Year | 2017 |
| Category | Agricultural |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | outdoor |
| Connectivity | GPS/RTK, Wi-Fi, App Control |
| Country of origin | FR |
Key features
- Fully autonomous electric vineyard robot
- Under-vine weeding and inter-row mowing combined
- GPS + RTK autonomous row navigation
- Herbicide-free mechanical weed management
- Commercial vineyard scale operation
- Slope-capable design for hillside vineyards
- Remote monitoring and operational data logging
What is it?
The Naïo Ted is Naïo's vineyard-specialist autonomous robot, designed to scale the Oz concept for larger commercial vineyard operations. It combines under-vine weeding and inter-row mowing in a single platform, capable of sustained autonomous operation across commercial vineyard hectarage.
Who is it for?
Mid-to-large vineyard estates and wine cooperatives seeking to automate the most labour-intensive vineyard floor management tasks. Organic and biodynamic vineyards where herbicide elimination is a brand or certification requirement. Wine regions with seasonal labour shortages seeking technology to maintain year-round vineyard floor management capacity.
Key specs
- Power: Electric (battery)
- Navigation: GPS + RTK autonomous row following
- Application: Vineyard under-vine weeding + inter-row mowing
- Operation: Fully autonomous within pre-mapped vineyard
- Row spacing: Standard commercial vineyard rows
- Terrain: Sloped vineyard terrain capable
- Origin: France
Applications
Commercial vineyard weeding, under-vine mechanical weed management, inter-row vegetation mowing, organic viticulture automation.
How it compares
Ted competes with Naïo's own Oz (smaller scale), the Vitibot Bakus (vineyard specialist), and conventional herbicide/manual weeding labour. Ted's electric operation and Naïo's established service network across European wine regions give it credibility in premium viticulture markets.
Limitations
- Vineyard-specialist: not designed for broad-acre field crops
- Steeper vineyard slopes may require specific configuration
- Higher investment than Oz for smaller vineyard operations
- Battery charging logistics require planning for remote vineyard locations
FAQ
What is the difference between Naïo Oz and Ted?
The Oz is a compact lightweight robot (60kg) designed for market gardens and small vineyards with narrow row spacings. Ted is a larger, more capable vineyard-specialist robot designed for commercial-scale vineyard operations combining under-vine weeding and inter-row mowing across standard commercial vine row spacings.
Can Ted operate on sloped vineyard terrain?
Yes. Ted is designed to handle the sloped terrain typical of European wine-producing regions. Operational specifications for maximum slope angle should be confirmed with Naïo during the site assessment process.
Does Ted require an operator present during operation?
No. Once the vineyard is mapped, Ted operates autonomously. Operators can monitor progress remotely via the Naïo app and are alerted to any operational interruption.
Is Ted suitable for organic vineyard certification?
Yes. Ted uses mechanical weeding with no chemical inputs, fully compatible with organic and biodynamic viticulture certification requirements.