Antobot

Antobot is an agri-tech company that specializes in the development of AI-driven autonomous robotics and digital infrastructure for the agricultural sector. The company's core technology is its proprietary universal Robot Control Unit (uRCU), an integrated hardware and software platform designed to serve as the brain for intelligent mobile robots. By utilizing AI and machine learning optimized for harsh, off-road environments, this platform enables robots to navigate autonomously and perform complex tasks. In addition to its control unit, Antobot develops full-scale robotic applications, such as the Insight data-led fruit scouting service, which provides real-time crop health and yield information, and the Assist logistics robot, designed to autonomously carry loads to improve harvesting efficiency.

These technologies aim to address significant challenges in the horticulture industry, including persistent labor shortages and the need for increased food security through localized, precision farming. By providing affordable, digitised robotic solutions, Antobot helps growers improve economic and environmental sustainability. The company, which has received strategic investment for its R&D efforts, collaborates with growers across South-East England to field-test its systems. Through its work at innovation hubs like Arise Chelmsford and partnerships with academic institutions, Antobot leverages collaborative research to refine its robotic platforms for commercial deployment.