Harvester
Straddles one row, works the adjacent row, picks from the aisle side, and fills retail packages directly.
Prototype development$500,000 prototype program
Harvest intelligence, from plant to pallet.
AgriBot is a planned autonomous harvesting and logistics ecosystem built around a compact Harvester, a dedicated Packager, and HIVE™—the local farm command center.
24/7 intended operationAutonomous field cycles under HIVE orchestration
Two side-mounted armsStem snip, silicone grip, inspect, weigh, place
16 retail packagesIndexed case-tray with package-level traceability
Local-first intelligenceFarm-owned data and offline core operation
The operating system for autonomous harvest logistics
One coordinated system. Four connected layers.
The physical robots, local infrastructure, and optional learning network are designed as one workflow rather than disconnected machines.
Packager
Responds before the Harvester is full, exchanges the case-tray, and returns completed packages to HIVE.
HIVE™
Coordinates missions, charging, data, maintenance, case flow, pallet staging, and local communications.
HIVEMIND
Optional, consent-based participation that improves models and regional intelligence without transferring farm ownership of data.
Harvester architecture
Compact enough for the row. Capable enough for the crop.
The working concept uses a compact four-wheel base that straddles one strawberry row while two articulated arms extend laterally into the adjacent target row. It is not a giant gantry and it does not drive over the crop it is harvesting.
2Independent harvesting arms in prototype one
1 sideFocused plant workspace per pass
50%Target human-average rate with continuous cycles
5%Desired reserve remaining upon HIVE return
HIVE™ local operations
The farm keeps command, compute, and data on site.
HIVE is both software and physical infrastructure: local servers, charging pads, communications, RTK support, package intake, sanitation, maintenance, case staging, and fleet orchestration.
Local intelligence
Core missions and records continue without a public internet connection.
Energy and charging
Autonomous return, charge scheduling, and solar-supported site infrastructure.
Material flow
Empty cases out, completed cases in, pallet staging, and forklift-ready logistics.
HIVE interface concept
Every robot, plant, package, and service event in one operational view.
The dashboard is designed for the robot technician, farmer-owner, and farm manager—not for abstract demonstrations.
Fleet overview
Local system activeHarvesters active3
Packagers active2
System health98%
Cases in flow14
Why it matters
Automation that changes the work, not the dignity of the worker.
AgriBot is intended to reduce repetitive bodily strain while creating durable pathways into robotics operation, maintenance, agronomy, data systems, and technical management for agricultural communities.
Human-centered
Reduces exposure to repetitive motion and awkward postures while keeping trained technicians central to operations.
Resource-aware
Plant-level records support better harvest timing and more targeted decisions about water, nutrients, and protection.
Traceable
Every accepted fruit can be associated with plant, row, time, weight, inspection result, package, and case.
Original concept film
The first vision, preserved while the engineering advances.
The current film remains part of the project record. New concept films will be produced from the validated mechanical and interface architecture.