TerraClear

TerraClear

Automated rock-picking robots for farming

Overview

TerraClear creates automated rock-picking systems for farms. Its rock-picking robot uses sensors and robotics to locate and remove rocks from fields, helping farmers reduce manual labor and boost productivity. The product combines aerial sensing, machine vision, high-accuracy GPS, and autonomous robotics to identify rocks, navigate fields, and physically pick them up. Unlike traditional manual rock removal or single-purpose tools, TerraClear offers an integrated, end-to-end solution with ongoing maintenance and software updates, often via a subscription, to keep the system accurate and reliable. The company differentiates itself through its focus on automating a specific farming bottleneck (rock removal) with a turnkey system designed for farmers and agricultural businesses, aiming to lower labor costs and increase crop yields. The goal is to make farming more efficient by removing rocks automatically so farmers can focus on other tasks and decision-making.

About TerraClear

Simplify's Rating
Why TerraClear is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$50.2M

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Five Star Cooperative deploys across 110,000 acres starting 10,000 rock acres in 2026.
  • John Deere Operations Center integration enables one-click field boundary imports.
  • TerraScout commercial release planned for autumn 2026 after field trials.

What critics are saying

  • John Deere vertically integrates autonomous mapping, displacing TerraScout in 12-24 months.
  • TerraScout launch delays from manufacturing issues cede share by end-2026.
  • AGCO and CNH bundle robotics by 2027, bundling out TerraClear without OEM ties.

What makes TerraClear unique

  • TerraClear's AI detects rocks down to 8 inches using drone imagery and centimeter GPS.
  • TerraScout robot maps 1,000 acres daily at 1mm resolution for rocks and weeds.
  • Autonomous rock picker removes 600 rocks per hour on skid loaders.

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Funding

Total Funding

$50.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
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Industry standards

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$30M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous paid time off and holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-5%
PR Newswire
Apr 7th, 2026
Five Star Cooperative brings AI rock and weed mapping to 110,000 acres with TerraClear

Five Star Cooperative, an Iowa-based agricultural cooperative, has partnered with TerraClear to deploy AI-powered field intelligence across 110,000 acres. The rollout begins with 10,000 acres of rock mapping in 2026, expanding to 100,000 acres of weed mapping using TerraClear's autonomous TerraScout system in spring 2027. TerraClear's technology enables farmers to find up to three times more rocks and remove them three times faster, reducing rock-picking costs by an estimated $20 per acre. TerraScout provides plant-level field insights, identifying weeds by species and density whilst delivering real-time maps and recommendations. The system processes data on-site, delivering results before leaving the field. TerraClear will supplement TerraScout with drone-based data collection to ensure consistent coverage during peak seasons.

PR Newswire
Apr 2nd, 2026
TerraClear hires Eric Rombokas as robotics director to lead TerraScout field autonomy expansion

TerraClear has appointed Eric Rombokas as Director of Robotics and Hardware to lead the development of autonomous systems for large-acre row crops. Rombokas brings over 15 years of experience in developing autonomous systems for complex environments. An Affiliate Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, Rombokas specialises in perception, control and machine learning. At TerraClear, he will focus on advancing field autonomy for the TerraScout platform and scaling sensing systems for real-time farm operations. The appointment comes as the Issaquah-based company expands its autonomous capabilities in agriculture, aiming to provide growers with dependable tools for transforming field data into actionable insights.

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
TerraClear launches TerraScout: first autonomous robot delivering real-time field prescriptions

TerraClear has launched TerraScout, a fully autonomous robot that collects ultra-high-resolution imagery across entire fields and converts it into prescriptions for existing farm equipment. The robot can map over 1,000 acres daily at speeds up to 15 mph with a 60-foot mapping swath. Founded in 2017, TerraClear has mapped nearly one million acres and served over 1,000 farm operations. TerraScout captures images at 1mm resolution, collecting over four billion samples per acre, and processes data in real-time using onboard computing. Operating autonomously for up to six hours, it can work day or night with artificial lighting. The technology currently focuses on rock and weed management, delivering five to 10 times return on investment. Field trials began earlier this year, with limited commercial release planned for autumn 2026.

John Marion Inc.
Feb 19th, 2026
From rocks to row crops, TerraClear broadens its capabilities with launch of fully autonomous robot

From rocks to row crops, TerraClear broadens its capabilities with launch of fully autonomous robot. Jennifer Marston | Published on: Feb 19, 2026 TerraClear aims to make precision farming "technically and economically feasible" for growers with the launch of its TerraScout robot.

The Port Arthur News
Dec 19th, 2025
TerraClear Eliminates Field Setup Hassle with John Deere Operations Center Integration

TerraClear eliminates field setup hassle with John Deere Operations Center integration. ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Setting up new precision agriculture tools just got drastically simpler. TerraClear today announced a powerful new integration with John Deere Operations Center, allowing farmers to instantly import existing field boundaries directly into the TerraClear mobile app. This seamless connection eliminates time-consuming exports, shapefiles, and extra manual steps, streamlining the entire onboarding process. This direct-to-mobile connection ensures faster setup and superior mapping accuracy by utilizing the same verified boundaries growers already manage within the Operations Center. There's no need for desktop tools or complex GIS files. Farmers simply log in, select their organization, and sync their entire boundary library in seconds. "We are removing complexity and unlocking value from data farmers already trust," said Don Scribner, Product Manager at TerraClear. "Field boundaries are the backbone of their operation. We're making that backbone stronger and easier to use right out of the gate." How the Integration Works * Secure Authentication: Users authenticate with their existing Operations Center credentials. * One-Click Sync: Users choose their organization and import all boundary data (including names, IDs, and exclusion zones) in a single action. * Automatic Data Clean: The app automatically detects and resolves duplicates, retaining only the most up-to-date field values to ensure maps remain accurate. Field boundaries are the foundational data for all precision operations and service orders. By connecting directly to this existing, trusted source, TerraClear eliminates one of the biggest setup hurdles in farm technology adoption while dramatically improving the reliability and confidence in every map created. The integration is available today for all TerraClear mobile app users and is a standard feature. About TerraClear TerraClear uses AI and robotics to solve farming's most labor-intensive and data-deficient problems. Its technology bridges the gap between imagery and in-field action, empowering farmers to work faster, safer and more productively. Port Arthur News initially tackled one of the most disliked tasks in farming: picking rocks. Annual rock emergence impacts nearly half of North American farms, causing expensive equipment damage and crucial downtime. By solving this problem, Port Arthur News free farmers to focus on higher-value tasks. Building on its success in rock management, Port Arthur News is now expanding its core technology to new applications, including the precise management of weeds, pests, disease, and overall plant health. Learn more at www.terraclear.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/terraclear-eliminates-field-setup-hassle-with-john-deere-operations-center-integration-302647329.html SOURCE TerraClear

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