U.S.-based Bonsai Robotics has launched a fleet of vision-based, driverless farm vehicles under its Amiga brand, using its Bonsai Intelligence platform to bring adaptable, cloud-connected autonomy to agriculture — setting a new standard for precision farming and research automation. (Source: Image by RR)

Amiga Max and Trax Bring Heavy-Duty Automation to Orchards and Vineyards

California-based startup Bonsai Robotics has launched a new fleet of autonomous farm vehicles under its Amiga brand, marking a major leap forward in agricultural automation. Debuting at FIRA USA 2025, the Amiga Flex, Amiga Max and Amiga Trax are designed to handle an array of tasks—from spraying and hauling to weeding and research testing—using Bonsai Intelligence, the company’s advanced vision-based autonomy system.

At the core of this innovation is Bonsai Intelligence, a dual-component platform consisting of Bonsai Autonomy, which provides on-the-ground AI-driven perception and decision-making, and Bonsai Pilot, a cloud-based system for remote operation planning. Unlike GPS-dependent systems, Bonsai Intelligence learns from over 500,000 acres of real-world training data, enabling machines to function reliably in dust, debris, and low-visibility conditions with human-like adaptability. CEO Tyler Niday, according to an article in interestingengineering.com, described the technology as a breakthrough for growers seeking autonomy tailored to specific crops and terrains.

The Amiga Flex serves as a modular research and fieldwork vehicle bridging the gap between lab testing and real-world deployment. Roughly the size of a small ATV, it can tow or carry implements for spraying, weeding, scouting, and mowing, while supporting 800 pounds of payload and up to 1,600 pounds of towing capacity. Its swappable battery packs provide over eight hours of operation, while open interfaces and APIs allow integration with a wide range of sensors and third-party systems—making it one of the most versatile robotic platforms in the field today.

Meanwhile, the Amiga Max and Amiga Trax extend Bonsai’s modular approach to larger-scale agriculture and industrial work. The Trax is optimized for low-clearance, rugged terrain, making it ideal for vineyards and off-road environments, while the Max combines power and precision for high-load tasks in orchards and row crops, with a hybrid-electric option enabling continuous 24/7 operations. Together, these vehicles represent a significant advance toward precision automation in farming—an industry rapidly embracing robotics for sustainability and efficiency.