Sylektis provides the AsperCut, an autonomous robot that harvests white and green asparagus on farms up to 4 ha. The robot uses AI vision to detect and cut spears, operates on a hybrid electric‑solar power system, and streams yield and field‑health data to a cloud dashboard, reducing labor costs and increasing harvest efficiency. Optional service contracts cover maintenance and software updates.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Asparagus growers face chronic labor shortages and high seasonal labor costs, making timely and efficient harvesting of white and green asparagus difficult, especially on farms that span several hectares. Manual harvesting also limits the ability to operate continuously, reducing overall yield and increasing production variability.
Solution
Sylektis offers the AsperCut, an autonomous harvesting robot designed specifically for white and green asparagus. The system combines a hybrid energy pack—electric with optional solar augmentation—to deliver 24‑hour operation without refueling. Its AI‑driven vision system detects spears of varying sizes and can map the field while inspecting for pests or diseases. A single unit can harvest up to 30 t of white asparagus or 50 t of green asparagus per season on plots up to 4 ha, and capacity can be doubled by adding a second harvesting module. Operators can switch between fully automatic mode and radio‑controlled manual mode, enabling flexible field management. The robot’s four‑wheel steering and drive architecture allow it to navigate uneven terrain and work both in‑row and off‑row. Data on harvest volume and field health are transmitted to a cloud dashboard for real‑time analytics and reporting. By automating the harvest, AsperCut reduces labor dependency, lowers operational costs, and supports local food‑supply resilience.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial asparagus producers—both white and green—operating farms up to 4 ha, as well as broader horticultural growers seeking robotic solutions for seasonal harvest automation.
Features
- AI‑based spear detection and classification for both white and green asparagus, with integrated field‑mapping and health‑inspection capabilities.
- Hybrid power system (battery‑electric with optional solar panels) providing up to 10 h of pure electric runtime and unlimited operation in hybrid mode.
- Modular design: single‑unit configuration or dual‑unit setup to scale throughput from 20 t to 30 t (white) or 30 t to 50 t (green) per season.
- Four‑wheel steering and drive motors for precise maneuverability on varied soil conditions and row widths.
- Harvest rate of up to 500 spears per hour, with adjustable cutting parameters for different spear sizes.
- Dual operating modes: autonomous navigation with pre‑programmed routes and radio‑controlled manual override for spot interventions.
- Cloud‑connected analytics platform delivering real‑time yield metrics, GPS‑referenced harvest maps, and disease alerts.
- Optional post‑sale service contracts covering maintenance, software updates, and performance monitoring.