Development and series production of the RumboJet880, an AI-controlled spot spraying machine for precise dock control in grassland.
Allgäu Automation GmbH
Oy-MittelbergNew on Amplifa
About Allgäu Automation
Allgäu Automation GmbH develops and produces the RumboJet880 in Oy-Mittelberg in the Allgäu region, a self-detecting spraying machine for selective individual plant treatment of dock in grassland. Six multispectral cameras detect dock plants in real time, and AI software controls the precise application of herbicides only to detected plants – according to the company, this reduces herbicide consumption by up to 98 percent compared with full-surface treatment. The machineering encompasses mechanical, electronic and software development, with production carried out as series production since the market launch in 2022. Plant protection components are designed according to DIN EN ISO 16119, and standard industrial components are used. Customers are farms and agricultural contractors in grassland management, with more than 100 farms served to date. In addition to sales and commissioning, the company offers consulting and on-site demonstrations; deliveries are made to Germany and the Netherlands.
- Site
- Oy-Mittelberg
- Processes
- Pinpoint individual plant treatment (spot spraying), AI-based dock detection using multispectral camera technology, Consulting and on-site demonstrations, Delivery and commissioning support
- Materials
- Spot spraying, Multispectral camera technology, AI-based image recognition, Plant protection technology according to DIN EN ISO 16119
- Certificates
- Other (DIN EN ISO 16119)
- Founded
- 2021
- Industries
- Agriculture, Grassland management, Agricultural contractors
- 01
Mechanical engineering
- 02
Electronics and software development
- 03
Manufacturing and assembly
- 04
Sales and consulting
- 05
Delivery and commissioning support
Technologies & Processes
Spot spraying
Selective individual plant treatment: only detected dock plants are sprayed instead of treating entire areas.
Multispectral camera technology
Six multispectral cameras capture 90 images per second and detect dock in real time even under changing light conditions.
AI-based image recognition
An algorithm controls the pinpoint application directly onto the detected plants.
Plant protection technology according to DIN EN ISO 16119
The plant protection components of the RumboJet880 are designed according to this standard.
Locations
Oy-Mittelberg
DEHeadquarters, development and series production
- Lot size
- Series
- RumboJet880 spot spraying technology
Products & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot spraying machine (dock control, self-detecting sprayer with multispectral cameras) | Allgäu Automation RumboJet880 | 1 | Working width 8,80 m, transport width 2,97 m, transport height 3,93 m | – | Oy-Mittelberg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Standards
Plant protection components are designed according to DIN EN ISO 16119; all components used are standard industrial components.
| Evidence | Oy-Mittelberg |
|---|---|
| Other (DIN EN ISO 16119) |
History
- 2019
The idea emerges as part of a university project at Kempten University of Applied Sciences with an algorithm for dock detection.
- 2020
From concept to prototype; first practical tests in close collaboration with farmers.
- 2021
Founding of Allgäu Automation GmbH by Andreas Breher and Simon Cordella.
- 2022
Market launch of the RumboJet880 and start of series production.