Naïo introduces SANKA, an electric tracked tool carrier

A tracked carrier for existing implements

In its release dated 2026-11-10, Naïo presented SANKA as a 100% electric autonomous tracked tool carrier for perennial crops. Naïo says the machine weighs 2.2 t, carries implements up to 1 t, handles slopes up to 30% and travels at up to 6 km/h using RTK-GPS guidance. Its stated applications include mechanical weeding, tillage, vineyards, orchards, soft fruit and nurseries.

The SANKA catalog entry lists the specifications as Naïo states them. Naïo's product page lists Compact, at 1.3 m, and Large, at 1.8 m, so buyers need to distinguish the versions when assessing row spacing.

Connections, safety and the maker's energy figure

Naïo lists a 3-point hitch for implements, a PTO for driven tools, auxiliary hydraulics and an on-board power supply for electric implements. The product page also describes remote-monitoring and human-detection cameras, obstacle sensors and a virtual geofencing barrier.

Naïo puts energy cost at €10/ha to €1.3/ha on its product page. This is the manufacturer's comparison, not an independently measured operating cost or a guarantee for a particular farm. Implement choice and working conditions still need to be assessed for each project. Naïo publishes no price for SANKA on the reviewed pages.

EIMA debut and catalog context

Naïo says it unveiled SANKA at EIMA 2026 in Bologna and received the event's Technical Evolution award. The premiere and award are reported here as Naïo's statements, without treating the award as a performance test.

RoboHub also has entries for Oz, Orio, Ted and Dino. They provide context for the maker's different machines; this announcement does not establish a replacement relationship with any of them. Browse the agricultural robot form or describe the intended crop and task through RoboHub for business. The Naïo release and SANKA product page are the primary sources.