Combines thinning, weeding, and targeted beneficial spraying in one integrated field operation

18 February 2026, Yuma, Arizona - Niqo Robotics, a pioneering agritech company advancing sustainable farming through AI-powered precision robotics, showcased its 3-in-1 AI-powered robot at the Southwest Ag Summit in Yuma 2026. The company continues to strengthen its presence in the US specialty crop market by delivering field-ready automation solutions tailored to grower needs.

Visitors can experience the Niqo RoboThinner at the company's booth and live demonstration zone on February 18, 2026, as part of the three-day summit (February 17-19, 2026).

Niqo's engagement at last year's Summit translated into its first commercial order in the region - reinforcing the role of SWAG as a meaningful platform for building long-term grower partnerships and moving from conversation to deployment.

As growers across Arizona and California navigate persistent shortages of hand crews, AI-driven robotics is increasingly emerging as a dependable operational support system. Niqo's robot is designed to complement field teams, enabling growers to maintain productivity, precision, and consistency even amid labor uncertainty.

At the center of its showcase was Niqo's 3-in-1 AI robot, capable of performing:
• Precision weeding
• Accurate crop thinning
• Targeted beneficial spraying, all in a single smart pass across the field.

By consolidating three essential operations into one integrated run, the system reduces tractor passes, lowers soil compaction, optimizes input application, and improves per-acre economics.
In addition, Niqo demonstrated its spot-spraying robots, engineered to detect and treat only where necessary. This targeted application approach supports responsible chemical usage and aligns with growing sustainability and regulatory expectations in specialty crop farming.

The company also announced expanded algorithm capabilities supporting a broader range of crops including onion, broccoli, kale, tomatoes, and more. These crop-specific AI models are designed to adapt to varying field conditions and growth stages, enabling scalable deployment across diverse specialty crop operations.

"Yuma remains one of the most important specialty crop regions in the United States," said Jaisimha Rao, Founder and CEO of Niqo Robotics. "When we speak to growers in Yuma, the message is consistent; they need dependable solutions that work in real field conditions. Labor gaps can't wait, and margins are under pressure. Our 3-in-1 platform is designed to deliver measurable impact in the field by reducing multiple passes and optimizing inputs. We see the future of specialty crop farming as one where robotics works alongside growers to create more predictable, efficient operations."

With increasing adoption of precision technologies across the specialty crop segment, Niqo Robotics aims to deepen partnerships in the region through field trials, commercial deployments, and ongoing AI model expansion.

About Niqo Robotics
Niqo Robotics, is a climate-smart deep tech company in agriculture, headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a subsidiary in North America. Founded in 2015 by Carnegie Mellon alumnus Jaisimha Rao, Niqo's mission is to transform agrochemical spraying with its innovative AI-powered spot-spray technology. By promoting the adoption of sustainable spot spraying, Niqo aims to empower all stakeholders in the farming ecosystem, enhancing profits and prosperity. Niqo has raised a total of $21Mn from Fulcrum Global Capital, Bidra Innovation Ventures, Omnivore, FMC Corporation, Beenext and Blume Venture
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