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MetoMotion Closes $5 Million Investment Led by Ridder and Navus to Bring Robotic Automation to the Greenhouse Industry
MetoMotion, a developer of advanced robotic systems for agriculture, has completed a $5 million investment round led by Ridder and Navus Ventures. The funds will be used for R&D activities, production setup, marketing, and launching the commercial product. MetoMotions GRoW robot uses AI-based computing for 3D perception and is designed for harvesting and other labor-intensive tasks in greenhouses. The robot collects valuable insights during harvesting, such as yield forecasts and distribution analyses, to improve crop management. The investment by Ridder and Navus Ventures provides MetoMotion with a strong partnership in the greenhouse farming industry. The company aims to help growers solve labor shortages, reduce costs, and improve yields in indoor farming production.
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World's first tomato-picking robot set to be rolled out
Israeli startup MetoMotion has secured a $1.5 million investment round led by a major industry player in The Netherlands to develop its robotic tomato harvester. The companys GRoW system aims to address labor shortages and high labor costs in the greenhouse industry. The system incorporates advanced 3D vision technology, robotic arms, and an onboard boxing system. MetoMotion plans to expand its product offerings to include other labor-intensive tasks in greenhouses. The investment from the Dutch strategic investor will provide resources and industry knowledge to help bring the product to market. The investor believes that the development will revolutionize greenhouse practices and benefit growers.
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MetoMotion raises $1.5m seed round for zany greenhouse robot that spots ripeness in tomatoes - AFN
MetoMotion, an Israeli agritech company, has secured $1.5 million in funding for its Greenhouse Robotic Worker (GRoW). The funding was led by a leading Netherlands-based company in the greenhouse industry. GRoW combines advanced 3D vision systems and machine vision algorithms to identify and locate ripe tomatoes in greenhouses. The autonomous robot is designed for seamless integration with existing greenhouse infrastructure and can also perform other labor-intensive tasks. MetoMotion estimates that with one GRoW robot per hectare, the potential market could be over $1 billion. The funding will allow MetoMotion to bring its first product to the market and provide farmers with a solution to labor shortage issues.
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MetoMotion's Greenhouse Robotic Worker (GRoW) Industrial Vehicle Technology International
MetoMotion, an Israeli startup, has developed an autonomous harvester called GRoW (Greenhouse Robotic Worker) for greenhouse-grown tomatoes. The robotic system is designed to carry out labor-intensive tasks inside greenhouses and minimize damage to produce during picking. With one human operator required to monitor up to five robotic harvesters, MetoMotion estimates that greenhouse farmers could save up to 50% in harvest-related costs. The company aims to increase efficiency and reduce labor-related expenses in greenhouse farming.
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