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Frequently asked questions

About TOOGO, day-to-day use, buying one, and agricultural robotics in general. Short answers, with figures.

The machine

What is TOOGO?

TOOGO 2.0 is an autonomous, 100% electric agricultural tool carrier, designed and built in France by SIZA Robotics. It hitches tractor implements (Category 2 three-point hitch, hydraulics, PTO) for market gardening, wide-row vineyards, orchards and field crops. See the specifications.

Can I hitch the implements I already have?

Yes, that is the whole point of TOOGO. Category 2 three-point hitch lifting 1,600 kg with float mode and automatic hooks, Bosch Rexroth Load-Sensing hydraulics (2 double-acting + 1 single-acting, 50 l/min, free return), 540 rpm PTO up to 18 kW and a 96 V / 24 V electrical socket. Your hoes, drills and powered implements hitch up just as they would on a tractor.

What is the run time, and how long does charging take?

The lithium NMC battery with 70 kWh usable gives up to 12 h of work depending on the implement and terrain (for example: hoeing or drilling at 4 km/h on an average 8% slope). Fast charging takes it from 0 to 90% in 2 hours, on a 160 A or 320 A REMA DC socket. After 7 years, the battery retains at least 80% of its usable capacity.

How accurate is the guidance?

±2 cm thanks to 2 RTK GNSS receivers and 3 inertial measurement units, with no RTK subscription. As standard, GPS side-shift of the central frame continuously corrects guidance deviations; camera guidance, which follows the row directly, is available as an option.

How fast is TOOGO?

Up to 6 km/h in autonomous work, the speed at which the implement does a clean job as close to the row as possible. Up to 12 km/h when travelling under remote control.

What are TOOGO's dimensions and weight?

4,000 mm long, 1,850 to 2,550 mm wide depending on track width, 1,900 mm high, 670 mm ground clearance, 2,300 kg unladen. Track width adjusts from 1.50 m to 2.20 m.

How is safety ensured?

A multi-layer 3D LiDAR and safety bumpers all round the machine stop the robot if there is an obstacle. It has 5 emergency stops (4 on the machine, 1 wireless on the remote control), and GPS geofencing stops it leaving its field. As for theft: no sensitive or expensive component is fitted on the outside of the machine, plus GPS tracking and remote locking.

Can TOOGO be cleaned with a pressure washer?

Yes, below 60 °C. The internal components are dust-tight.

Day to day

Can TOOGO work unsupervised?

Not yet. Today, autonomous operation requires an operator on site to supervise the machine. Unsupervised autonomous mode is going through certification: it will be offered as a free update.

How do I move TOOGO from one field to another?

The remote control supplied (range up to 250 m) lets you drive TOOGO at up to 12 km/h. For longer trips, the track width closes up hydraulically so the machine can be loaded onto a flatbed trailer, and easily accessible lifting hooks let you lift it for handling.

How do I plan and monitor the work?

With SIZ'App, on a computer, tablet or phone. Your fields are mapped with their boundaries; you choose the field and the implement, SIZ'App plans the route; you follow the robot's progress, distance, duration, battery and signal live.

How does TOOGO hitch an implement?

Two ways: with the track fully open, it reverses straight onto the implement like a tractor; or it crabs sideways, all wheels steered to 90°. The automatic hooks on the three-point hitch do the rest.

Will a robot replace my staff?

No. TOOGO takes on the repetitive jobs, hoeing, drilling, that are harder and harder to recruit for. Your teams can focus on higher-value tasks.

Buying and service

How much does TOOGO cost?

TOOGO 2.0 is available from €129,000 excl. VAT, with the final price depending on the configuration. We are currently selling a pre-production series: early users get closer support. Contact us for a quote and delivery lead times.

Are there hidden costs or subscriptions?

No. Everything is included in the purchase price, with no RTK subscription and no hidden costs.

Can I get grants or subsidies?

Regional subsidies exist in France, for example in Occitanie in 2026 (35% base rate, up to 50% for a newly established young farmer). They depend on your region and your situation. Details are on our page on French purchase subsidies (in French), and we help you put the application together.

How do delivery and handover work?

On delivery, we provide on-site training, map your fields and support you on the first missions. A 24/7 hotline is available, and we can assist remotely. Before each season, a technician carries out a full inspection and replaces worn parts.

What is the machine's service life?

More than 8 years, with reduced maintenance thanks to electric drive. Spare parts and updates are available for 10 years, and many standard parts make repairs on the farm easier.

Where is TOOGO made?

In France. SIZA Robotics designs and builds TOOGO; the mechanics, electronics and software are developed in-house, in Aveyron. About the company.

Is SIZA Robotics looking for dealers?

Yes. Interested dealers and distributors can write to us via the contact form.

By crop

Is TOOGO suitable for market gardening?

Yes, that is its home ground: hoeing, drilling, mechanical weeding and seedbed preparation on beds, with a track width adjustable from 1.50 m to 2.20 m. TOOGO in market gardening.

Does TOOGO work in vineyards?

In wide-row vineyards, from 2.50 m row spacing: it works between the rows (tillage, mulching). It is not an over-the-row straddle machine. TOOGO in wide-row vineyards.

Does TOOGO work in orchards?

Yes, between the rows: mulching the grass cover with the 540 rpm PTO and tillage on the three-point hitch. TOOGO in orchards.

Can TOOGO hoe sugar beet?

Yes, with your hoe on the Category 2 three-point hitch, guided to ±2 cm by RTK and kept centred by the side-shifting frame; camera optional. TOOGO in field crops.

Agricultural robotics

How many agricultural robots are there in France?

About 600 in crop production according to Axema (2025), compared with around a hundred in 2018. Viticulture and market gardening account for most of them. An overview of the market.

Can an agricultural robot drive on the road?

Not on its own: under current French law, an autonomous robot works on a private field and does not travel on public roads by itself, except in authorised trials.

What regulations apply to agricultural robots?

The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, replaced on 20 January 2027 by EU Regulation 2023/1230, which covers autonomous mobile machinery. The ISO 18497:2024 standard deals with their safety. Find out more.

What is the difference between an agricultural robot and an autonomous tractor?

An autonomous tractor automates a tractor, often a high-powered one. An agricultural robot is designed around the task: lighter, often electric, with the implement placed where it is most precise.

Another question?

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