Viscon Group has introduced EVA Scoutr, an autonomous scout robot designed to revolutionize sustainable crop protection in greenhouses. Equipped with Level 4 autonomy, vision-based AI, and intelligent software, EVA Scoutr enables growers to detect pests and diseases early, reduce crop loss, and move closer to a fully green future. The name EVA stands for Ephemeralized Viscon Agrorobotics, reflecting Viscon’s commitment to providing high-tech and efficient robotic solutions for the agricultural sector.
Smart Technology for a Sustainable Future
EVA Scoutr autonomously scans up to 4.5 hectares per day, detecting and localizing over 15 pests, diseases, and nutrient issues with 10 cm precision, regardless of lighting conditions. Its Level 4 autonomy allows it to navigate, scout, and report without human intervention. EVA Scoutr generates heatmaps and dashboards that provide growers with a clear, plant-level view of crop health and pest pressure, enabling them to take prompt action before issues spread.
Why Growers Choose EVA Scoutr
Growers opt for EVA Scoutr due to its comprehensive approach to plant health management. Unlike traditional methods that inspect only a small sample of plants, EVA Scoutr ensures full-coverage scouting, scanning every plant and leaving no area unchecked. This early, plant-level detection allows growers to act locally and promptly, containing issues before they spread and avoiding unnecessary treatments. EVA Scoutr’s advanced AI can identify over 15 pests, diseases, viruses, and nutrient deficiencies at an early stage, offering a proactive approach to plant care.
Operation and Integration
EVA Scoutr represents true autonomy with Level 4 capabilities, operating 22 out of 24 hours daily, including seamless rail changes and obstacle detection without additional infrastructure. It provides actionable insights through location-specific heatmaps and reports, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. Its IP56 rating ensures it withstands greenhouse conditions without extra infrastructure. Additionally, EVA Scoutr enhances resource efficiency by saving labor, reducing chemical use through localized application, and minimizing water usage through early and precise intervention.
Smart Software, Powerful Insights
At the heart of EVA Scoutr is a powerful software platform that transforms raw data into actionable insights. EVA Scoutr continuously collects high-resolution data through onboard sensors, capturing detailed information about plant health, pest presence, and exact location. AI-driven algorithms, developed with leading agri-tech partners, analyze this data to detect patterns, anomalies, and early signs of threats with unmatched precision.
Through the intuitive EVA Management Studio, growers can access real-time health maps, historical trends, and weekly reports with year-over-year comparisons. They can schedule scouting tasks, monitor robot activity, and perform diagnostics remotely, enabling data-driven decisions that improve crop health, reduce losses, and support sustainable productivity.
Built by Viscon, Enhanced by Fermata
To strengthen EVA Scoutr’s capabilities, Viscon partnered with Fermata, a leading agri-tech company specializing in vision-based pest, disease, and virus detection. Fermata brings years of experience in turning imagery into actionable insights, with over 500,000 labeled images and early detection capabilities for over 15 pests, diseases, and viruses. Their technology is used by growers across all continents.
Collaboration with Bryte
EVA Scoutr is being tested and applied in collaboration with Bryte, a company combining decades of experience with a forward-looking vision for sustainable and efficient greenhouse horticulture. By working closely with Bryte, Viscon aligns EVA’s technology with the real-world needs of modern growers and integrates valuable practical insights into the development of autonomous scouting solutions. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to make greenhouse horticulture smarter, greener, and future-proof.
On the Path to Being 100% Green
EVA Scoutr helps reduce chemical input by up to 25%, scouting labor by 50%, and crop loss by 30%. By automating repetitive and time-sensitive tasks, EVA Scoutr enables growers to focus on strategy, quality, and sustainability, paving the way for a greener, more resilient food system.
EVA Scoutr is the result of years of innovation at the intersection of robotics, vision-based AI, and horticulture. As the first in a new line of autonomous agrobotics from Viscon, EVA Scoutr sets the foundation for a smarter, more efficient future in greenhouse management, aligned with Viscon’s core values of precision, sustainability, and innovation.
