Harvest Automation (Formerly Q Robotics)

Harvest Automation is a robotics company that develops and manufactures autonomous mobile robots for the agricultural sector, specifically for nurseries, greenhouses, and eCommerce fulfillment centers. The company's flagship product, the HV-100, is a small, mobile robot designed to handle and move potted plants, a labor-intensive task in commercial growing operations. These robots are designed to work alongside human workers, augmenting their productivity by reducing physical strain and repetitive tasks. The company operates on a dual business model, offering its robots through direct purchase and a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. This flexible approach allows customers to choose between a capital equipment purchase or a subscription-based service, lowering the barrier to entry for smaller operations. The primary market for Harvest Automation is the nursery and greenhouse industry, with a focus on growers in the United States. By automating material handling, the company aims to address labor shortages and increase operational efficiency for its clients.

Keywords: agricultural robotics, autonomous mobile robots, nursery automation, greenhouse automation, material handling robots, Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS), horticultural automation, agricultural technology, plant handling robots, logistics automation