| Partner | Focus |
| APS | The APS Group is the UK’s leading supplier of British tomatoes to the high street, growers and suppliers of tomatoes and other produce |
| University of Lincoln – Lincoln Agri-Robotics | Lincoln Agri-Robotics (LAR) is ‘the world’s first global centre of excellence in agricultural robotics’ (UK Innovation Strategy, July 2021), funded by UKRI’s Research England as part of their Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund. This centre bridges and expands the strong collaborations that exist between two leading research groups at the University of Lincoln: the Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT) and the Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems (L-CAS). |
| DOGTOOTH TECHNOLOGIES | Dogtooth have developed and manufactured fruit harvesting robots since 2015, and is leading the development in commercially viable crop harvesting. |
| WOOTZANO | Wootzano is a leading UK robotics that developed cutting edge electronic skin technology for soft handling of fresh produce. |
| MUDDY MACHINES | Muddy Machines is focused on agricultural technology. They develop field robots designed to assist growers in managing labor-intensive crops. The company’s primary focus is on solving the challenge of selective harvesting, which is a significant issue in agriculture. Muddy Machines’ technology aims to enable growers to increase their production and promote local farming practices. By facilitating local production, the company contributes to ensuring that food is fresher and more sustainable. Their innovative approach to agricultural automation seeks to address labor challenges while improving overall crop management efficiency. |
Building blocks for Agri-Robotics