Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Overview
Tevel is addressing the critical shortage in agricultural labor through its revolutionary fruit-picking Flying Autonomous Robots (FAR). Powered by AI, machine learning, and computer vision algorithms, Tevel's flying robots delicately pick fruit with unparalleled accuracy and maneuverability. They offer easy and reliable operation, 24/7 harvesting capabilities, and cost efficiency to farmers. The robots can identify the ripeness level of each fruit to perform selective picking and can also identify diseases on the fruit in real time. Tevel's autonomous harvesting technology is successfully picking a variety of fruits, including apples, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and pears, across Italy, the United States (California and Washington), Chile, and Israel. In addition to harvesting, Tevel’s robots also act as data agents by continuously collecting granular information in real-time on every fruit they pick. Tevel’s user-friendly software reports to growers data such as amount of fruit picked, total fruit weight, size and weight distribution, ripeness level, disease detection, heatmap, geolocation, and more. This empowers growers with precise knowledge of each bin's contents before delivery to the packing house. Tevel has over 60 employees with headquarters in Israel and subsidiary branches in Italy and the United States. Tevel’s user-friendly software reports to growers data such as amount of fruit picked, total fruit weight, size and weight distribution, ripeness level, disease detection, heatmap, geolocation, and more. The FAR stands alone as the world's only robot that safely interacts with foliage, continuously flying in and out of trees without causing harm. Tevel has over 60 employees with headquarters in Israel and subsidiary branches in Italy and the United States.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MApr 2019
$10.0MJan 2024
$11.4MJun 2017
$16.4MNov 2023
$36.4MOct 2020
Latest News
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Tevel partners with Unifrutti
Unifrutti has partnered with Israeli robotics startup Tevel to introduce autonomous fruit-picking robots to its operations in Chile. The robots were deployed in Unifruttis Linares apple orchards from March to May, harvesting several varieties of apples. The autonomous harvesting system addresses labour shortages and ensures the harvesting of high-quality fruit. The fruit picked by the robots were sent to Unifruttis packing facility for detailed data analysis, demonstrating the systems ability to perform selective picking and minimise bruising.
PartnersInvestment
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Fruit-Picking Robots Powered by Kubernetes on the Edge
Tevel, an AgTech company, is deploying AI-enabled autonomous robots to pick fruit in order to limit food waste and address labor shortages. The robots are currently deployed across Italy, California, and Washington state. Tevels robots are connected to central units that process sensor data and sophisticated AI to search for, navigate to, and pick ripe fruits. The company is also working with BloomX on autonomous pollination of avocado trees. Tevel has partnered with Spectro Cloud to manage Kubernetes clusters at scale at the edge. The partnership focuses on easy provisioning of operations, functionality when disconnected, zero risk remote upgrades, and full-stack security.
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Tevel Aerobotics ready for deployment - Mobile Robot Guide
Tevel Aerobotics, an Israeli ag-tech startup, has partnered with S&S Metal Fabrication to develop an autonomous tree fruit harvesting solution called the Alpha-Bot. The drone-based system is designed to work continuously, gathering ripe fruit from trees and providing real-time data about each item picked. The Alpha-Bot is built on a chassis from S&S and includes a central conveyor system for accumulating harvested fruit. The mobile platform of the Alpha-Bot is not fully autonomous yet, but there are plans to make it completely autonomous in the future.
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With Labor And Climate Challenges, Farmers Turn To Robot Beehives, Tractors And Fruit Pickers
Startups are using AI, autonomous driving technology, and robotics to address major challenges in agriculture, including labor and water shortages, climate change, and declining bee populations. Monarch, a California-based startup, has developed self-driving tractors that monitor crop health and weed growth. The company has raised about $110 million and began selling its tractors last year. Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, an Israeli startup, offers autonomous robots that can identify and pick ripe fruit. Beewise has developed robotic hives that provide a safe, climate-controlled environment for bees, addressing the issue of declining bee populations.
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Flying Robots Pick Fruit 24/7, And Know Exactly When It's Ripe
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, an Israeli startup, has developed flying autonomous robots (FARs) that pick fruit, helping to ease a labor crisis in the fruit farming industry. The robots are fitted with cameras that assess the size and color of each piece of fruit and only pick what’s perfectly ripe. They also provide real-time updates on harvesting progress, time to completion, quantity picked and cost. The company has grown to 60 employees and has attracted $30 million in funding. The robots are currently deployed in Israel, Italy, and California, with plans to expand to Spain, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, China, and Japan.
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| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $37.2M |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Investors | 7 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.tevel-tech.com |
Locations
Gedera, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Agriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentPrecision AgClimate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingTarget Customer
Agriculture & FoodCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceMachinery & RoboticsDronesTags (12)
climate-techroboticsfarmerssmart-farmingagricultureagtechprecision-agriculturemachine-visiondronesautomationartificial-intelligenceautonomous-vehiclesSolutions
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Use Cases
Unifrutti Group & TevelGeographic Markets
EuropeIsraelSouth AmericaUnited StatesTevel Aerobotics Technologies Financials
$37.2M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
B
Funding stage
7
Total rounds
7
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MApr 2019
$10.0MJan 2024
$11.4MJun 2017
$16.4MNov 2023
$36.4MOct 2020
Private Equity Funding
SAFE
Jan 2024
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
SAFE
Nov 2023
$5M
Kubota, AgFunder, Amichai Steinberg, Maverick Ventures IsraeI, Ziv Aviram, OurCrowd
B Round
Oct 2020
$20M
Maverick Ventures IsraeI (Lead)
,
Ziv Aviram, Amichai Steinberg, OurCrowd, Kubota, AgFunder
A Round
Apr 2019
$10M
OurCrowd, Maverick Ventures IsraeI
Seed
Jun 2017
$1.4M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Jan 2022
Undisclosed
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Nov 2017
$800K
Israel Innovation Authority
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$10.0MApr 2019
$10.0MJan 2024
$11.4MJun 2017
$16.4MNov 2023
$36.4MOct 2020
All Events
SAFE
Jan 2024
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
SAFE
Nov 2023
$5M
Kubota, AgFunder, Amichai Steinberg, Maverick Ventures IsraeI, Ziv Aviram, OurCrowd
B Round
Oct 2020
$20M
Maverick Ventures IsraeI (Lead)
,
Ziv Aviram, Amichai Steinberg, OurCrowd, Kubota, AgFunder
A Round
Apr 2019
$10M
OurCrowd, Maverick Ventures IsraeI
Seed
Jun 2017
$1.4M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
GrantEvent
Jan 2022
Undisclosed
BIRD Foundation
GrantEvent
Nov 2017
$800K
Israel Innovation Authority
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies News
12 articles
growth-positive
Tevel partners with Unifrutti
Unifrutti has partnered with Israeli robotics startup Tevel to introduce autonomous fruit-picking robots to its operations in Chile. The robots were deployed in Unifruttis Linares apple orchards from March to May, harvesting several varieties of apples. The autonomous harvesting system addresses labour shortages and ensures the harvesting of high-quality fruit. The fruit picked by the robots were sent to Unifruttis packing facility for detailed data analysis, demonstrating the systems ability to perform selective picking and minimise bruising.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Fruit-Picking Robots Powered by Kubernetes on the Edge
Tevel, an AgTech company, is deploying AI-enabled autonomous robots to pick fruit in order to limit food waste and address labor shortages. The robots are currently deployed across Italy, California, and Washington state. Tevels robots are connected to central units that process sensor data and sophisticated AI to search for, navigate to, and pick ripe fruits. The company is also working with BloomX on autonomous pollination of avocado trees. Tevel has partnered with Spectro Cloud to manage Kubernetes clusters at scale at the edge. The partnership focuses on easy provisioning of operations, functionality when disconnected, zero risk remote upgrades, and full-stack security.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
Tevel Aerobotics ready for deployment - Mobile Robot Guide
Tevel Aerobotics, an Israeli ag-tech startup, has partnered with S&S Metal Fabrication to develop an autonomous tree fruit harvesting solution called the Alpha-Bot. The drone-based system is designed to work continuously, gathering ripe fruit from trees and providing real-time data about each item picked. The Alpha-Bot is built on a chassis from S&S and includes a central conveyor system for accumulating harvested fruit. The mobile platform of the Alpha-Bot is not fully autonomous yet, but there are plans to make it completely autonomous in the future.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
With Labor And Climate Challenges, Farmers Turn To Robot Beehives, Tractors And Fruit Pickers
Startups are using AI, autonomous driving technology, and robotics to address major challenges in agriculture, including labor and water shortages, climate change, and declining bee populations. Monarch, a California-based startup, has developed self-driving tractors that monitor crop health and weed growth. The company has raised about $110 million and began selling its tractors last year. Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, an Israeli startup, offers autonomous robots that can identify and pick ripe fruit. Beewise has developed robotic hives that provide a safe, climate-controlled environment for bees, addressing the issue of declining bee populations.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Flying Robots Pick Fruit 24/7, And Know Exactly When It's Ripe
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, an Israeli startup, has developed flying autonomous robots (FARs) that pick fruit, helping to ease a labor crisis in the fruit farming industry. The robots are fitted with cameras that assess the size and color of each piece of fruit and only pick what’s perfectly ripe. They also provide real-time updates on harvesting progress, time to completion, quantity picked and cost. The company has grown to 60 employees and has attracted $30 million in funding. The robots are currently deployed in Israel, Italy, and California, with plans to expand to Spain, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, China, and Japan.
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Fruit-picking drones can solve the farm labor shortage - ISRAEL21c
Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics Technologies has developed flying autonomous robots (FARs) that can pick ripe fruit from trees, addressing a global shortage of fruit pickers. The robots, which can work 24/7, are equipped with advanced AI to determine if a fruit is ready for picking. They are controlled via an app which also collects data for farmers, providing valuable analytics. The company, which has been developing the system for five years, has raised around $30 million. The FARs are now ready for sale through vendors who build collection and transportation systems.
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Tevel Aerobotics wins award for Best Field Robot Concept 2020
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies has been awarded the Prize for the best robot concept 2020 by the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics (FIRA) and Future Farming magazine. The award recognises the most original robot with the potential to contribute to increased and sustainable food production. An independent jury, including representatives from Future Farming, GOFAR, and Wageningen University, selected three finalists from the top ten robot projects. The public then voted online to choose the overall winner.
Customers
Fresh fruit picked from the tree by Israeli robots - Sponsored Content The Times of Israel
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Fruit-picking drone company raising $20 million to begin manufacturing
Israeli agricultural drone manufacturer Tevel Aerobotics Technologies is completing a $20 million financing round at a $45 million valuation. The funds will be used to fund production and fulfill existing orders from North American, European, and Asian clients. The companys drones, equipped with AI and a mechanical claw, are used for picking fruit and performing tasks in orchards. The drones can also gather and transmit data for analysis. The company sees a potential for $3 billion in annual sales to growers in the U.S. and Europe and an additional $30 billion globally.
InvestmentCustomers
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CTalk: Drones Are Needed to Keep Up With Fruit Picking, Says Tevel Chairman
Eyal Deshe, chairman of Tevel Aerobotics Technologies Ltd., spoke about the need to incorporate drones in the agriculture industry at Calcalists Industry and Economy conference. Tevel, founded in 2016, develops autonomous drones equipped with a one-meter long mechanical claw for picking fruit or thinning and pruning tasks in orchards. The drones are equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities that enable them to identify fruit types, blemishes, and the fruit’s level of ripeness. The company is working to expand its drones’ capabilities to include additional fruits such as avocados and mangoes. Tevel also intends to offer its fleet management software, which collects and tracks data such as the fruit yield of each tree in the orchard as well as fruit quality.
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Startup says time is ripe for fleets of drones to help farmers pick fruit
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This Drone Will Stop Fruit Growers From Going Bananas
Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics Technologies has developed autonomous drones equipped with a mechanical claw for picking, thinning, and pruning tasks in orchards. The company, founded in 2016, currently employs 15 people and is working on a fleet of drones that will be commercially available in 2020. The drones are equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities to detect fruit type, blemishes, and the fruit’s quality based on its ripeness. While the current version is able to pick only apples and oranges, Tevel is working on expanding its drone’s capabilities to include additional fruits such as avocados and mangoes.
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 79 |
| Team members | 6 |
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| Phone | +97283009180 |
| Creator | Shmuel (Sam) Rausnitz |
| Creator email | shmuel.rausnitz@sncentral.org |
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