Orchard Robotics, founded in 2022 by a Thiel Fellow, applies computer vision and artificial intelligence to precision agriculture. The company's systems automate data collection on farms, giving growers detailed visibility into their crops. Its technology is used in apple, grape, blueberry, and cherry farming across America, addressing what the company describes as a fundamental problem in agriculture.
The firm's product line centres on two offerings. FruitScope Vision mounts on tractors and other farm vehicles, capturing ultra-high-resolution images of individual fruits as operators drive through their fields. FruitScope OS is the companion platform, where growers analyse the collected data to make decisions on pruning, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting.
The company has raised over $25 million in funding. Orchard Robotics recruits across computer vision, AI, and precision agriculture, reflecting its focus on building intelligent systems that translate raw imagery into actionable crop management insights.
