India-based “XMachines” is set to bring its new farm robot to the US. “Neo” is described as a compact, autonomous, all‑electric workhorse designed to take on many of the most repetitive, time‑sucking jobs on a farm, from spraying and weeding to mowing and basic transport. Built around a tracked robotic platform with plug‑and‑play implements and cloud connectivity, Neo is expected to be available in the US by the end of 2026.
XMachines is a robotics and AI company founded in 2017 with a focus on precision agriculture and other rugged outdoor applications. The company’s vision centers on using autonomous robots and AI to reduce chemical use, support more scientific farming practices, and address labor and skills gaps in agriculture and adjacent sectors like solar farm maintenance and industrial material handling.
Neo sits within this broader portfolio as XMachines’ flagship agricultural field robot for tasks in greenhouses, orchards, and open‑field crops. At its core, Neo is a fully electric, tracked robot designed to operate in tight spaces and challenging terrain. The machine has an extremely narrow footprint of roughly 19.3 inches, allowing it to move down dense crop rows, greenhouse aisles, and other compact spaces where conventional tractors or sprayers struggle.
The platform is built around a robust tracked drivetrain that behaves a bit like a miniaturized military vehicle, giving it traction and stability on uneven, muddy, or sloping ground. According to the company, the robot can cover up to 8 acres in 8 to 10 hours, depending on the attached tool and crop conditions.
XMachines estimates a run time of between 3–5 hours per battery pack depending on load and task, after a charging time of about 3.5 hours. The Neo robot features mounting points at the front, rear, and top, and includes 48V DC power ports with 80A peak output for powering implements. Its 300 kg direct payload capacity can be extended up to 1,000 kg using a trailer.
One of Neo’s key value propositions is its multi‑tasking capability. The base robot is designed as a platform onto which different implements can be quickly swapped, effectively turning one robot into a sprayer, a weeder, a mower, or a load carrier. XMachines highlights several typical use cases:
• Smart spraying of crop protection products in greenhouses, orchards, and open fields using on‑board tanks and nozzles.
• Weed control using mechanical or targeted approaches, depending on implement configuration and sensing options.
• Mowing vegetation or grass between rows or along field margins.
• Simple logistics and load carrying around the farm, such as transporting inputs or harvested produce over short distances
XMachines plans to price the Neo at US$19,995. After the initial launch, the robot will be available in India, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Italy, Macedonia, and the United States, starting sometime in 2026. XMachines aims to deploy at least 250 units globally by the end of 2026. Learn more about XMachines at their website HERE.
