Bonsai Robotics provides a connected autonomy platform designed to bring automation to field and factory operations. This platform enables humans and machines to work smarter together across various demanding environments. The company focuses on making autonomy simple, affordable, and deployable across entire off-road equipment fleets.
Funding
$13.5M 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
Off-road vehicles operating in agriculture and industrial settings often face challenges due to reliance on GPS and cellular networks, which can be unreliable or unavailable in remote areas. This dependency limits automation capabilities and increases operational costs, particularly in harsh environments. Inexperienced operators may also struggle to achieve the same level of efficiency and precision as seasoned professionals.
Solution
Bonsai Robotics offers Visionsteer, a vision-based automation system designed for off-road vehicles that operates independently of GPS and cellular connectivity. This technology enables agricultural and industrial machines to perform tasks more efficiently and effectively, even in challenging environments. Visionsteer allows less experienced operators to achieve results comparable to those of seasoned professionals by providing autonomous or supervised autonomous operation. The system can be integrated into new vehicle designs or retrofitted onto existing machines, offering a versatile solution for various applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are growers seeking to improve operational efficiency and manufacturers of off-road vehicles looking to integrate autonomous capabilities into their products.
Features
- Vision-based system for autonomous navigation and task execution without GPS or cellular connectivity
- Autonomy-ready hardware kits and perception, planning, and controls software
- Compatibility with various off-road vehicles, including those used in orchards, vineyards, and mines
- Driver-optional and supervised autonomy modes for flexible operation
- Day and night operation capabilities
- Ruggedized design for harsh conditions, including dust and inclement weather
- Integration with data insights, analysis, notifications, job planning, and vehicle control systems