Robotics Plus builds autonomous robotic systems for agriculture and food processing, including a hybrid unmanned ground vehicle for precision spraying, weeding and orchard tasks, a robotic log scaler for automated log measurement at ports, and a stainless‑steel produce packer that orients and packs fruit. Their solutions combine electric drive, on‑board diesel power, modular tool mounts, AI‑driven sensing and data analytics to improve safety, reduce labor dependence and increase efficiency for specialty‑crop growers and processing facilities.
Funding
$67.9K 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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Problem
Agricultural operations face labor shortages, safety risks, and inefficiencies in tasks such as spraying, weeding, fruit packing, and log measurement, leading to higher costs and reduced productivity.
Solution
Robotics Plus develops autonomous robotic systems that automate critical field and processing tasks. Their hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (Prospr) combines electric drive, a diesel generator, and modular tool mounts to perform precision spraying, weed control, and other orchard operations while minimizing soil compaction. A robotic log scaler automates log measurement at ports, eliminating manual handling hazards. The Āporo Produce Packer streamlines fruit packing with a stainless‑steel frame and automated orientation. All solutions integrate sensing, data analytics, and AI to enable precision farming, improve safety, and reduce labor dependence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are specialty‑crop growers (e.g., vineyards, orchards) and large‑scale agricultural producers seeking automation for field operations, as well as port and fruit‑processing facilities requiring robotic handling solutions.
Features
- Hybrid autonomous ground vehicle with electric drive, on‑board diesel generator, and regenerative braking for extended operation without recharging
- Modular tool architecture allowing rapid swapping of spray, weed‑control, and future attachments such as mowing
- Intelligent zone‑based spraying with dynamic air‑speed control for targeted droplet deposition and reduced chemical use
- Compact steering and independent rear‑wheel motors enable tight turning radii and operation in rows as narrow as 1.83 m, reducing ground compaction
- Robotic log scaler that measures each log automatically on arrival at ports, improving safety and throughput
- Stainless‑steel Āporo Produce Packer that automatically orients and packs fruit with high reliability
- Integrated sensor suite and AI analytics for data‑driven decision making and precision agriculture insights