FarmBot begins shipping Genesis and Genesis XL v1.8 kits
FarmBot began shipping its Genesis and Genesis XL v1.8 open-source garden-robot kits after completing the first production batch and working through most pre-orders.
Evidence notes
- The v1.8 packaging reduced shipment weight by about 20% from v1.7.
- Hardware changes simplified assembly and reduced component weight and part count.
- FarmBot published updated bills of materials, CAD models and assembly documentation under its open-source model.
Company context
FarmBot develops open-source CNC-style agricultural robots for automated small-scale food production, education and research. Founded in California in 2013, its gantry systems seed, water, weed and monitor raised beds using configurable tools, cameras and a web application. The company publishes hardware, software and documentation openly while selling complete kits and supporting a global community of schools, laboratories, growers and makers.