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No tree is the same. In orchard agriculture, leaning trees can pose significant challenges for growers and harvesters alike. We're proud to announce that Bonsai Robotics' autonomy not only detects leaning trees but also corrects itself to harvest at the optimal angle, saving growers both time and peace of mind.
According to Rabobank, 87% of commercial agricultural robotic equipment is currently owned by startups. At Bonsai Robotics, we take a different approach. Instead of building and marketing our own machinery, we collaborate directly with equipment manufacturers. Think of us as an on-call team of robotic experts, working with agricultural OEMs to enhance the robotic capabilities of their machinery. This collaborative spirit is central to our identity and a key reason we believe we're on the right path.
We are thrilled to announce that Matthew Pigeon has joined Bonsai Robotics as our Chief Financial Officer! Matthew brings a diverse and impressive background across various industries, and a proven track record of helping build innovative solutions. His wealth of experience and fresh perspective will be invaluable as we continue to grow and push the boundaries of orchard robotics. Welcome aboard, Matthew! 🚀🚜
Precious cargo: Destination Down Under! These Visionsteer-equipped AR-500s will soon autonomously operate throughout Western Australia. Huge shout out to Orchard Machinery Corporation for making it happen! 🇦🇺
Our time in Australia has been incredible! Thanks to all the growers who have joined us during the sunny Australian winter. We tackled hills, big trees, and had great discussions about the future of the nut industry. Now, fired up and ready, we look forward to our next challenge: California's harvest season! 🇦🇺🚜
Many thanks to the Almond Board of Australia and Hort Innovation for giving us the opportunity to share what we've been working on and to all the Australian growers who came out to see our autonomous solutions in action. It was a great day in Loxton!
Excited to be spending time June 6th with the team at Harris Woolf California Almonds to discuss how automation can boost operator efficiency during almond harvest. Swing by if you're in the area - we'd love to chat!
With Visionsteer, even the most complex equipment can operate more efficiently and with greater ease. Whether controlled by an operator or autonomously, Bonsai Robotics enhances the speed and precision of orchard machinery, saving growers time and money. Check out this test run of Flory Industries Inc's Visionsteer-enhanced V62 Sweeper to see for yourself. 🏎️
Yesterday Bonsai Robotics' Head of Product Brian Baumgartner shared Visionsteer, The Shockwave X, and the future of orchard harvest autonomy at the FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum 2024 Press Conference. We hope to see you all at FIRA USA October 22-24 in Woodland, California! #fira2024.
📸 Live from the FIRA USA 2024 Press Conference 📸 #FIRAUSA24 will be the place to be to discover 35 autonomous solutions in action... So we can't hold a press conference without introducing some of the solutions that will be showcased in October 22-24 🤩 With and without their robots, 6 robot manufacturers presented their solutions to the journalists: 🤖 Bonsai Robotics with the Visionsteer, performs in the harsh environments seen in orchards, vineyards, fields,... 🍎 Bluewhite with the Bluewhite Pathfinder, transforms any brand of existing orchard or vineyard tractor into a fully autonomous fleet… 🍓 TRIC Robotics with Luna, who carefully controls dosing of ultraviolet light to treat pests… 🍇 Burro with Burro, the only fully autonomous robot of its kind that works alongside people to force-multiply their work… 🥬 Ecorobotix with ARA, a high-precision sprayer which enables the ultra-targeted application of herbicides… 🌱 Farm-ng with Amiga, a solution for harvesting, towing, mowing, hauling, feeding, spraying & more… ➡️ Discover them in demo & expo during FIRA USA 2024 at Woodland, Sacramento (Cali.)! Check out all the autonomous solutions already presents at FIRA now: https://lnkd.in/e2_MAx4Z #FIRAUSA24 is co-organized by GOFAR, Western Growers, UCANR & The VINE Gwendoline Legrand, Maialen CAZENAVE, Gabriel Youtsey, Walt Duflock, Ben Palone, Hannah Johnson McAbee #robot #agriculture #agtech #automation #innovation
GPS has been a game-changer in the Ag industry, but degraded connectivity caused by storms, orchard canopies, and even solar anomalies can turn GPS-dependent smart tractors into very large paperweights. That's why at Bonsai Robotics we're placing a big bet on optics to complement, enhance, and, in certain circumstances, cover GPS. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we aim to fill in the gaps where GPS isn't as reliable and ensure optimal functionality in all conditions.
Farm Manager
2moDaniël Van Schalkwyk Horn