Sabanto develops retrofit autonomy kits that include a cloud-connected communications system, multiple GNSS receivers, and an onboard AI processing unit that can be installed in a single day to convert conventional tractors to autonomous operation. The company has expanded autonomous functionality into planting operations and announced integrations with Precision Planting® and DICKEY-john® monitoring systems to improve compatibility with existing precision-ag equipment. Sabanto emphasizes a retrofit approach that enables use of smaller-horsepower equipment, longer operating hours, and lower capital expenditures versus buying larger OEM machinery. The firm says its platform can reduce soil compaction, minimize overlaps and idle time, and improve route consistency to lower fuel use and input waste. Planned uses for the Series B include scaling commercialization and dealer networks, increasing kit production and deployment, further software and autonomy development, and beefing up customer support and field operations. The company positions its technology as enabling growers to reallocate skilled labor toward higher-value tasks while expanding operational capacity.

Total raised

$17M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Aug 2022