MetoMotion is developing a multipurpose robotic system that utilizes a 3D vision system and dual robotic arms to autonomously identify, harvest, and pack ripe crops in greenhouses. This technology addresses labor shortages and reduces harvesting costs by up to 50%, while improving crop yield by up to 15% through precision handling.
Funding
$7.8M 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.
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Product
Problem
Greenhouse growers face increasing labor costs and shortages, while also needing to optimize crop yields and minimize waste for sustainable operations. Traditional harvesting methods are often inefficient, leading to potential crop damage and inconsistent quality.
Solution
MetoMotion, now under the Ridder Group, offers an advanced robotics platform called GRoW for precision greenhouse farming, automating the identification, harvesting, and packing of ripe crops. GRoW utilizes a 3D vision system and dual robotic arms to gently harvest crops from both sides of the greenhouse row without damage. The system includes an autonomous guided vehicle for maneuvering between rows and an onboard boxing system for direct packing into industry-standard boxes. Data collection and analysis software provides real-time insights for crop management, yield forecasting, and distribution analyses, enabling growers to improve output and optimize post-harvest operations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes greenhouse growers of tomatoes and other crops, particularly those in glass and poly greenhouses, seeking to reduce labor costs, improve crop yields, and enhance the sustainability of their operations.
Features
- 3D vision system for identifying ripe crops based on ripeness
- Dual robotic arms for damage-free harvesting on both sides of the row
- Autonomous guided vehicles for driverless maneuvering between rows
- Onboard boxing system for packing crops into standard industry boxes
- Data collection and analysis software for real-time crop management and yield forecasting
- Integration with Ridder's climate, water, and labor management solutions for comprehensive greenhouse control