This startup develops robotic tomato harvesters specifically designed for soil greenhouses to mitigate the agricultural labor shortage. Their robots perform multiple tasks, including harvesting, spraying, pollinating, and scouting, enabling farmers to enhance fresh produce yields with reduced reliance on manual labor.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Greenhouse farmers face increasing labor shortages and rising costs associated with manual tasks such as harvesting, spraying, pollination, and scouting. Traditional farming methods also rely heavily on chemical inputs, which can be harmful to workers and the environment.
Solution
Automato Robotics offers a robotic platform designed to automate various tasks within soil greenhouses, reducing reliance on manual labor and improving efficiency. Their robots are equipped to handle harvesting, spraying, pollinating, and scouting, providing a comprehensive solution for greenhouse automation. The platform collects real-time, geotagged visual data, enabling the development of new algorithms and providing valuable insights for yield prediction and pest detection. By automating these processes, Automato Robotics aims to make greenhouse farming more affordable, reliable, and scalable.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes greenhouse farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and food retailers seeking to reduce labor costs, improve yields, and enhance the sustainability of their operations.
Features
- Multipurpose robot platform adaptable to various greenhouse tasks and crops
- Autonomous navigation and operation within greenhouse environments
- Visual detection and AI-powered algorithms for precise task execution
- Real-time data collection and analysis for yield prediction and pest detection
- Modular design allowing for integration of different robotic applications
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Night AutoDrive for continuous operation
- AutoMapping for efficient navigation