Bluewhite Pathfinder by Bluewhite

Bluewhite
United States of America

Bluewhite, formerly Blue White Robotics, drives the growth of resilient farms by bringing sustainable autonomous innovation to permanent crop growers worldwide. The company’s AIdriven autonomous farm solution leveraging AI, sensor fusion, advanced vehicle integration, and precision implements control, to help growers manage their fleets and data– and ultimately produce more with less. Bluewhite works with over 20 leading permanent crop growers, enabling autonomous farming on multiple crops and tractor models across 150,000 acres in the US.
Founded in 2017 by Ben Alfi, Yair Shahar, and Aviram Shmueli, Bluewhite is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Fresno, California

Bluewhite Pathfinder by Bluewhite

Types of crops

Vineyards

Vineyards

Orchards

Orchards

Commercialization & Business model

  • TRL : 8-9: System Test, Deployment & Operations
  • Number of units in service : 100
  • Price : 21K-50K
  • Business model : raas

Technical specifications

  • Robot’s primary need : Bluewhite help growres deal with labor shortage challenges, increase operation and application precision, and increase farm operation safety
  • Power source : Powered by the equipped tractor
  • Horse power : N/A
  • Size : Equipped tractor- 177 x 70.86 x 98.42 inches | 450 x 180 x 250 cm
  • Net weight : Adds 220-331 lbs | 100-150 KG to the equipped tractor
  • Productivity : Ability to work 24/7, in multiple crops executing multiple tasks

Functionalities and technologies

  • Functionality : Bluewhite Pathfinder is a robotic aftermarket solution that converts any tractor into a sophisticated autonomous machine. Leveraging sensor fusion (LiDAR, Camara, GNSS), computer vision, advanced AI, and efficient edge computing to navigate and execute tasks even in GPS-denied environments and challenging conditions. It can switch between GPS, RTK, and GNSS sensor systems to minimize downtime and increase productivity.
  • Embedded technologies : Fusion of multiple sensors, LIDAR, cameras, and GNSS, enabling safe navigation in every crop and application without the reliance on GPS/RTK
  • Tools : Spraying, spreading, blowing, and mowing
  • Connections : PTO & 3-point hitch

Development phase

  • Next development phase : Enhance our products with features that meet the evolving needs of growers

Bluewhite Pathfinder by Bluewhite

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