Eagle by Univerco 1978 Inc

Univerco 1978 Inc
Canada

Univerco's broccoli harvester is designed for commercial vegetable growers seeking to improve productivity and harvesting quality. Using advanced vision technology, it accurately detects broccoli head size, performs precise cuts beneath the crown, and separates leaves from market-ready heads. For nearly 50 years, our mission has been clear: to revolutionize the operations of vegetable growers through solutions that simplify and optimize their daily work.

Eagle by Univerco 1978 Inc

Types of crops

Vegetables

Vegetables

Crop Phases

Harvesting

Technology Overview

  • Latest revision : 7/3/2026
  • Commercial release date : 2021
  • Application : Eagle reduces labor cost for broccoli harvest.

Commercialisation Overview

  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
  • Units in Service - Global : 0 to 10
  • Business model : Direct sales
  • Price :
  • Ongoing Costs : No

Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers

  • Countries or markets addressed :

    Canada, USA, Mexico, Australia

Performance & Economic Impact

  • Estimated ROI :

    Rough guess would be 3-5 years, but very approximate depending on several conditions.

    Labour savings up to 20 people

  • Phytosanitary Product Savings :

    N/A

  • Yield Improvement :

    N/A

Technical specifications

  • Type of solution : Mechanical harvester
  • Power source : N/A
  • Required Tractor Power : 100 HP Tractor -3 point linkage and PTO
  • Size :
    • Metric: 592 x 445 x 325 cm
    • Imperial: 233 x 175 x 128 in
  • Net weight : 3,400 kg (7,500 lb)
  • Min Farm Size (In hectares) : 30 hectares (75 acres)
  • Productivity : 1.5 km/hr, 1 row
  • Maximum operating speed : 1.5 km/hr
  • Wheel spacing : Adjustable on demand
  • Horse power :

Functionalities and technologies

  • Core Functionality : The robot uses advanced head-size detection to precisely identify broccoli at optimal maturity and cut it cleanly beneath the crown, ensuring high-quality harvests. It integrates a smart leaf/head sorting mechanism that separates unwanted foliage from market-ready produce in real time. This combination enables consistent harvesting accuracy, reduces waste, and improves overall efficiency in field operations while maintaining gentle crop handling. Row spacing from 24'' and wider
  • Software : Controller, camera, AI plant recognition
  • Connectivity :
  • Compatible Tools :

Development Roadmap

  • Next phase : The next improvement will focus on increasing harvesting speed to maximize field productivity and reduce harvesting time.

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