The market for spraying robots, which are used in agriculture to apply pesticides and other treatments, is growing. This summer, several new devices were introduced for use in vineyards and orchards. Among these, the XAG Rover R200 was the first to gain attention, having won an innovation award at the Italian outdoor event Enovitis in campo in June. Other companies, including Calvet and Rotair, also launched new models, though Rotair did so in a more confidential manner. There is ongoing debate about whether these robots represent a real breakthrough in agricultural technology or simply add to an already crowded market. The XAG Rover R200, in particular, appears more innovative compared to models from Calvet and Rotair, which use a traditional spraying method called aeroconvection. Adel Bakache, an agricultural equipment advisor at the Gironde agricultural chamber, stated that the XAG is a real breakthrough innovation, offering a new approach to designing and managing protection for vineyards, orchards, or even greenhouses. The XAG relies on the same spraying technology used in drones, specifically rotary nozzles or centrifugal nozzles managed individually and installed in turbines. These turbines contain small aerodynamic shapes that accelerate the flow, allowing the device to adapt to different passage conditions. This adaptability enables the robot to treat crops with fine droplets in the morning when there is no wind and moderate temperatures, and if needed, it can increase the size of the droplets by slowing down the rotation speed of the nozzles in the afternoon. In terms of pricing, Calvet and Rotair robots cost around 70,000 euros, including the robot and spraying system, compared to 250,000 euros for a straddle and a cell. The XAG is significantly more affordable, with a maximum price of 20,000 euros for the complete set. Bakache noted that these are solutions that are suitable both technically and economically. The Calvet robot has the largest tank, with a capacity of 500 liters, and is equipped with tracks, similar to the Rotair. The Rotair also features a swivel-mounted sprayer to adapt to slopes, providing good adhesion on heavy soils, slopes, and other inclines. In contrast, the XAG is the cheapest on the market and offers a breakthrough treatment technology. When combined with a drone, the XAG costs less than 50,000 euros and allows autonomy on the farm, according to Bakache.