Eternal.ag, a technology company specializing in agricultural automation, has unveiled its inaugural commercial product: a fully autonomous harvesting robot designed specifically for truss cocktail tomatoes. This innovative solution aims to revolutionize the harvesting process by eliminating the need for human operators, a significant advancement compared to existing robotic systems that typically require one operator for every five to six machines. Co-founder and CEO Renji John highlighted the efficiency of the new robot, stating that it can operate effectively with just one unit per hectare, making it suitable for larger farming operations. The launch of this robot marks a pivotal step in addressing labor shortages in agriculture and enhancing productivity in tomato harvesting.
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eternal.ag
Germany
Fully autonomous tomato-harvesting robots for greenhouses, running up to 22 hours a day with AI vision and a patented stem-cutting end effector.
New Holland Agriculture
United Kingdom
Global agricultural machinery brand of CNH Industrial (founded 1895) making tractors, combine harvesters, and precision farming equipment worldwide.
Osiris Agriculture
France
French agtech startup developing Oscar, an autonomous irrigation and fertigation robot for potato and vegetable producers in northern Europe.
Tensorfield Agriculture
United States
California-based agri-robotics company deploying semi-autonomous robots that use superheated vegetable oil to eliminate weeds without herbicides.
SAISON ROBOT/LingYu Robotics 灵御智能
China
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Yuanqi Innovation (Xiamen) Robot Co., Ltd. 元启创新（厦门）机器人有限公司
China
yuanqirobot.com resolves to a Xiamen-based robot company; directory lists it as Qingdao YuanQi Intelligent Robot Tech — city mismatch requires verification.
OM Robot Technology Co. Ltd. 东莞全向机械科技有限公司
China
Chinese manufacturer of mecanum wheels, omnidirectional wheel bases, and mobile robotic platforms for AGV applications.
ADEK Industrial Computers
United States
US-based industrial PC manufacturer building custom rugged rack-mount, panel, and embedded computers for robotics, SCADA, and HMI applications since 1993.
Aichi Robot Industrial Promotion Council
Japan
Japanese industry council promoting robotics development and diffusion in Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's largest robot manufacturing hubs.
Arctek Robótica Industrial
Brazil
Brazilian industrial robotics system integrator in Curitiba, Parana, specializing in robotic welding, automated handling, palletizing, and custom automation.
Didi Chuxing (CN)
China
Didi Chuxing is a Chinese ride-hailing platform that has expanded into autonomous vehicle research and development. The company operates a large-scale mobility service network and invests in self-driving technology.
Drone Delivery Canada
Canada
Operates the FLYTE proprietary platform for automated cargo UAS, with integrated air traffic management and DroneSpot depots for medical and commercial use.
Duckietown Robotics
United States
Educational robotics platform provider offering autonomous vehicle kits and AI curricula used by 250+ universities worldwide.
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