Robots Wanted

Positioned right at the interface of development and implementation of novel technologies within the agricultural sector, we are constantly searching for solutions that significantly boost the efficiency of agricultural processes. Since technology for autonomous machines on the farm becomes more and more mature, we decided to put our focus on robotics in agriculture.

Agro Innovation Lab

In 2019, the Agro Innovation Lab initiated a new innovation format on behalf of BayWa AG and RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, the BayWa & RWA Robotics Challenge. With the Robotics Challenge, we offered promising robotic companies tailor-made support and precisely the resources they need for an implementation of their solutions. The Challenge focused on companies that provide innovative robots for agricultural use and at least have developed a working prototype. More specifically, we were looking for solutions in weed control and fruit and vegetable harvesting.

The goal of the Challenge was to define and implement a technical validation as well as a go-to-market strategy or market expansion concept, based on the company’s core competencies and customer needs. During an intensive and comprehensive program, the practical feasibility of the solutions was tested and collaboration possibilities were elaborated.

The following video provides insights into the events and the highlights of the BayWa & RWA Robotics Challenge 2019.

Market & Customer Access

More than 1,000 sales offices in Europe
More than 200,000 farmers as customers
International distribution network
Joint sales effort with well-established corporate partners

Network & Know-How

Experts from BayWa/RWA support market entry and expansion
120 years of experience in agriculture and related industries
Interdisciplinary exchange with experts from industry, research, and trade
Exchange with other top-notch robotic teams

Resources & Investment

Professionally supported trial phase with an appropriate project budget
Practical & scientific validation of your solution
Opportunity for strategic cooperation and investment through BayWa/RWA
Customer Showcasing

Attractive Set-Up

Pre-prepared trial areas with real-life conditions
Focused program with blocked presence dates
Additional remote sessions to enjoy full mentoring
Coverage of trial and travel costs

Robotics StartUps

2019

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Agro Intelli

Agro Intelli has developed an autonomous robot that can be applied as a universal tool carrier for different application fields in agriculture. The so-called “Robotti” platform is equipped with a three-point-hitch and is able to perform seeding and weed control processes autonomously.

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Cerescon

Cerescon develops the “Sparter”, an automatic selective harvester for white asparagus with a unique patented detection method: Advanced proximity sensors are able to detect the asparagus subsurface. Afterward, the patented harvesting robot picks the asparagus from the top of the bed. The asparagus that were not harvested will remain in the sand bed without any damage.

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Deepfield Robotics

Deepfield Robotics develops robots for autonomous selective weed control. They specialized in a plant detection system with artificial intelligence that can distinguish 45 different plant varieties. The self-learning system is based on the largest plant-image database globally and can be applied for efficient weed control.

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Maskor Instituts

The team of the Maskor Instituts of the University of Applied Sciences Aachen conducts research and development in the area of Mobile Autonomous Systems and Cognitive Robotics. A team of over 20 experts invented a robot that is able to perform electrophysical as well as mechanical weed control autonomously.

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Saga Robotics

Saga Robotics develops modular robotic platforms for UV-treatment against fungal diseases such as mildew and for autonomous harvesting of strawberries. Due to a robust and intelligent mechanical design, the robots can be used in greenhouses as well as in open fields.

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Tensorfield Agriculture

Tensorfield Agriculture develops a robot for precise thermal weeding in row crops. The weeding mechanism selectively applies heated food-grade canola oil onto the leaf surface. Tensorfield Agriculture has 40 years of combined experience in robotics, integrated circuit design and know-how in agricultural production.

Robotics Challenge Finals

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