Tevel develops Flying Autonomous Robots equipped with artificial intelligence and computer vision to address the global shortage of fruit-picking labor. These robots enhance harvesting efficiency by accurately determining fruit ripeness and minimizing bruising, ensuring high-quality produce while operating continuously.
Funding
$42.6M 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
The agricultural industry faces a growing shortage of skilled labor for fruit picking, impacting harvest efficiency and potentially leading to crop losses. Traditional harvesting methods can also result in fruit bruising and inconsistent quality due to manual handling and ripeness assessment.
Solution
Tevel provides autonomous harvesting solutions using flying robots equipped with AI and computer vision. These robots navigate orchards, identify ripe fruit, and pick them with precision to minimize bruising. The system operates continuously, increasing harvesting speed and reducing reliance on manual labor. In addition to harvesting, the robots collect real-time data on fruit size, weight, ripeness, and potential diseases, providing farmers with insights to optimize sorting, grading, and post-harvest processes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes fruit growers and orchard managers seeking to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enhance fruit quality through automation and data-driven insights.
Features
- Flying autonomous robots for precise fruit picking
- AI-powered computer vision for ripeness detection and fruit selection
- Gentle picking mechanisms to minimize bruising and maintain fruit quality
- 24/7 operation for continuous harvesting
- Real-time data collection on fruit characteristics (size, weight, ripeness, disease detection)
- Data analytics platform for optimizing sorting, grading, and post-harvest processes
- Support for various fruit types, including apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, and nectarines