RootVolt / Ambrozer Technologies

EWD™ / Ambrozer™ / RootVolt™

Intelligent Electrical Weed Elimination Technology

What Is RootVolt?

RootVolt™ (formerly EWD™ / Ambrozer™) is an advanced electrical weed control technology developed to eliminate unwanted plants directly through their natural biological structure.

Unlike traditional weed control methods that rely on:

• Chemical herbicides

• Mechanical cutting

• Flame treatment

• Repeated mowing

RootVolt™ uses precisely controlled electrical energy that travels through the plant itself and down into the root system.

The objective is not merely to remove visible weeds above ground, but to attack the entire plant structure, including the root system, where regrowth normally begins.

How The Technology Works

Step 1 – Plant Identification

The operator or AI system identifies the target weed.

Future autonomous versions utilize:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Computer Vision

• Machine Learning

• Precision Agriculture Systems

to identify weeds automatically.

Step 2 – Direct Contact

A RootVolt electrode is placed in contact with the weed.

The plant itself becomes a natural conductor.

Step 3 – Energy Transfer

A carefully controlled electrical pulse is introduced into the plant.

The energy travels through:

• Stem

• Leaves

• Internal moisture pathways

• Root structure

This creates cellular disruption within the plant.

Step 4 – Root-Level Impact

Unlike mowing or cutting, which often leaves the root alive, RootVolt is designed to impact the entire plant system.

The goal is:

• Root destruction

• Prevention of regrowth

• Reduction of future weed pressure

• Reduction of seed production

Step 5 – Long-Term Control

Because the root system is targeted, fewer repeat treatments may be required compared with traditional methods.

This can significantly reduce:

• Labor requirements

• Chemical use

• Operating costs

• Environmental impact

Developed With Scientific Support

RootVolt technology has been developed and evaluated in cooperation with researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala.

Scientific Contributors

• Prof. Velemir Ninkovic

• Prof. Lars Andersson

The collaboration has focused on:

• Weed biology

• Plant physiology

• Agricultural implementation

• Sustainable farming systems

• Reduction of herbicide dependence

The long-term objective is to provide farmers with an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional weed management.

The Global Weed Problem

Weeds represent one of the largest hidden costs in agriculture worldwide.

Research from multiple agricultural organizations shows that weeds can reduce crop yields dramatically and cost farmers billions of dollars every year. (Frontiers)

Global Impact

• Weeds can cause yield losses ranging from 10% to over 60% depending on crop and growing conditions. (ResearchGate)

• Weed competition is estimated to cost U.S. agriculture approximately USD 33 billion annually in lost production. (Frontiers)

• In Australia, weeds currently cost grain and cotton producers approximately AUD 4.43 billion annually. (csiro.au)

• In India, annual losses caused by weeds in major crops have been estimated at approximately USD 11 billion. (ResearchGate)

• Studies suggest weeds may be responsible for roughly one-third of agricultural losses in many production systems. (bbasr.org)

Additional Challenges

Farmers worldwide face increasing pressure from:

Herbicide Resistance

Many weed species are becoming resistant to chemical herbicides.

This creates:

• Higher costs

• More spraying

• Reduced effectiveness

• Greater environmental concerns

Researchers estimate herbicide-resistant weeds already cost hundreds of millions of pounds annually in the United Kingdom alone. (rothamsted.ac.uk)

Labor Shortages

Manual weed removal is becoming increasingly expensive.

In some specialty crops, hand-weeding costs can exceed:

• £600 per hectare

• Thousands of pounds per week for individual farms

according to UK agricultural studies. (AHDB)

Environmental Pressure

Governments worldwide continue tightening regulations on chemical herbicides.

Farmers are therefore seeking:

• Chemical-free alternatives

• Sustainable technologies

• Precision agriculture systems

• Reduced environmental impact

RootVolt Product Family

The RootVolt technology platform is designed to be integrated into multiple products and applications.

RootVolt Handheld

Portable unit for:

• Gardens

• Municipal maintenance

• Property owners

• Small farms

• Parks and pathways

RootVolt Agricultural Systems

Designed for:

• Orchards

• Vineyards

• Vegetable farms

• Berry production

• Greenhouses

RootVolt RoboX™

AI-powered autonomous field robot capable of:

• Weed detection

• Precision navigation

• Autonomous treatment

• Continuous operation

RootVolt Fleet Systems

Future coordinated robotic systems capable of managing large agricultural operations with minimal human intervention.

RootVolt Rail™

Future application for railway infrastructure where vegetation control along tracks can be performed without traditional herbicide programs.

RootVolt Industrial™

Potential applications for:

• Airports

• Solar parks

• Utility corridors

• Energy infrastructure

• Roadside vegetation management

Key Benefits

✔ Chemical-Free Weed Control

✔ Root-Level Treatment

✔ Reduced Herbicide Dependence

✔ Potential Reduction In Labor Costs

✔ AI & Robotics Integration

✔ Precision Agriculture Compatible

✔ Environmentally Responsible Approach

✔ Scalable From Home Use To Large Farms

✔ Designed For Future Autonomous Farming

Vision

RootVolt™ represents a new generation of weed management technology where electricity, automation, artificial intelligence and plant science are combined to create a cleaner, more sustainable approach to vegetation control.

One technology platform. Multiple applications. One mission: eliminate weeds at the source.