Robotics Plus develops mechanization, automation, machine vision, robotic and sensor technologies to address labour shortages, sustainability and yield security in primary industries. Its commercially launched Āporo apple packer identifies and places apples in display trays and can safely handle up to 120 fruit per minute. The Āporo is being marketed by Global Pac Technologies, a Jenkins Group (NZ/Australia) and Van Doren Sales (US) joint venture and is already operating in packhouses in New Zealand and the USA. Other products under development include an autonomous agricultural vehicle, a robotic kiwifruit harvester, a robotic pollinator, a crop estimator and several confidential projects. The company is expanding into global markets and is establishing a US subsidiary. Leadership includes Co‑Founder and Chairman Steve Saunders and CEO Dr Matt Glenn.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Nov 2018