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Ripe Robotics

Ripe Robotics

Australia

Ripe Robotics is revolutionizing the fruit harvesting industry with its intelligent and autonomous robots. Their flagship robot, Eve, combines artificial intelligence with precision engineering to identify, pick, and collect apples, plums, peaches, and nectarines efficiently. By analyzing each piece of fruit for size, color, and quality, Eve ensures only the best produce is harvested while minimizing waste.

Designed to complement human labor, Ripe Robotics operates on a service model, charging by the bin of fruit harvested rather than selling the machines. This approach allows growers to access state-of-the-art technology without the burden of purchasing expensive equipment. Eve is compatible with a variety of orchard systems, making it adaptable and versatile for different fruit-growing environments.

With a focus on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, Ripe Robotics provides growers with more than just automation—it offers insights into crop quality, improved operational efficiency, and solutions to labor shortages. Their advanced technology is shaping the future of agriculture, making harvesting faster, smarter, and more profitable.

Company Information

Ripe Robotics is an Australian AgriTech startup founded in 2019 by Hunter Jay. The company specializes in developing autonomous robots designed to pick apples and stone fruits such as plums, peaches, and nectarines. Their mission is to fully automate agriculture, addressing labor shortages and enhancing efficiency in fruit harvesting.

The company’s flagship prototype, Eve, utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze each piece of fruit for size, color, and quality. Eve operates on 2D planar or V-trellis systems and is designed to work alongside human labor, charging per bin of fruit picked, similar to human pickers. The robots gather data on various aspects of the fruit, enabling growers to track fruit throughout the season and improve harvesting practices.

Ripe Robotics does not sell or lease its machines; instead, it operates on a service model, charging by-the-bin for the fruit picked. This approach allows growers to access advanced harvesting technology without the upfront costs associated with purchasing equipment.

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