Prospr by Robotics Plus
- Date of creation : 2013
- Sales contact : Steve Saunders or Nathan Soich (info@roboticsplus.co.nz)
- Website : https://www.roboticsplus.co.nz/
Robotics Plus is a New Zealand-based agritech company that gives customers the power to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We specialize in the design and build of robotics, AI, and autonomous machines that reduce reliance on labor and provide data-driven insights for informed decision-making. Designed, tested, and proven in real environments to solve real problems, our solutions are brought to life by a highly agile and deeply capable team. We leverage the power of purposeful partnerships while remaining grounded in extensive robotics experience and have a genuine on-the-ground understanding of the realities of diverse and ever-changing agricultural environments. The result is products and solutions that not only have the smarts to do the job, but to keep doing it better, helping create a more sustainable and successful agricultural sector.
Prospr by Robotics Plus
Types of crops
Fruits
Berries
Vineyards
Orchards
Commercialization & Business model
- TRL : 8-9: System Test, Deployment & Operations
- Number of units in service : 20
- Price : 201K-300K
- Business model : distributor-network
Technical specifications
- Robot’s primary need : Designed to offer continuous operation capabilities, adaptability to growers' needs and significant reductions in emissions, inputs and reliance on scarce machine operators.
- Power source : Hybrid Electric
- Horse power : 74 HP
- Size : 206.4 x 76.8 x 141.6 inches | 524 x 195 x 360 cm
- Net weight : 5290 – 5950 lbs depending on config | 2400 - 2699 kg depending on config
- Productivity : Up to 5.7 acres per hour work rate in typical orchards. Assuming a speed of 5mph, 12ft rows, 15min fill time. Based on typical orchard conditions.
Functionalities and technologies
- Functionality : Built for multi-use to offer growers a solution that will adapt to various tasks and orchard or vineyard operations with a roadmap of attachments/tools. Electric drive motors give superior torque and control, with diesel generator for extended operation. Intelligent all-wheel-drive with independent wheel motors offers superior grip and control, with row-to-row turning capability Spray rates and fan speeds are dynamic and controlled in zones to maximize efficacy and minimize wastage.
- Embedded technologies : A combination of perception systems - LiDAR, cameras, and GPS to accurately and reliably perceive sense the environment and execute tasks.
- Tools : Fungicide and herbicide sprayers
- Connections : Robotics Plus approved attachments.
Development phase
- Next development phase : Develop further implements for trimming, defoliation and tilling.