Bonsai Robotics
Bonsai Robotics specializes in autonomous off-road vehicles, leveraging its Visionsteer technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in harsh environments like orchards, vineyards, and mines.
Funding and Investment
Bonsai Robotics has successfully raised $13.5 million to advance the development and deployment of its autonomous vehicle technology. The capital infusion is being utilized to bring their innovative off-road autonomous vehicles to various challenging environments, including orchards, vineyards, and mines.
Visionsteer Technology
Bonsai Robotics' Visionsteer technology eliminates the need for GPS and cellular connections, making it particularly suitable for off-road environments. Designed for harsh conditions such as orchards, fields, and work zones, Visionsteer enhances vehicle efficiency, enabling operations to be completed 60% more effectively compared to traditional methods. Key features of Visionsteer include vision-based understanding, day and night operations, localization, mapping, path planning, and over-the-air software updates.
Autonomous Systems
Bonsai Robotics offers fully autonomous systems, including the OMC AR-500 and OMC Shockwave X. The OMC AR-500 operates around the clock, facilitating 24/7 harvesting and other operations. The OMC Shockwave X is notably efficient, with a processing capability of 7.5 trees per minute, which is twice as fast as conventional operators. The company also plans to upgrade the Flory V62 Sweeper with driver-optional capabilities via software updates by 2025.
Partnerships with OEMs and Growers
Bonsai Robotics collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and growers to integrate its Visionsteer technology into various vehicles and equipment. This includes the provision of autonomy-ready hardware kits and specialized software for perception, planning, and control. Bonsai Robotics partners with manufacturers to design, develop, and deploy these technologies, ensuring seamless integration and maximum efficiency.
Advanced Features for Growers
Bonsai Robotics' Visionsteer technology addresses the specific needs of growers by providing advanced data insights, job planning, and vehicle control. The technology is designed to reduce operational costs by 45%, increase task speeds by 3 times, and decrease operator training time to just 4 hours. Additionally, one operator can manage up to 8 vehicles simultaneously, significantly optimizing labor efficiency and productivity.