Aigro partners with Mechan to scale Aigro UP orchard robot
Aigro partners with Mechan to scale Aigro UP orchard robot
Dutch agtech startup Aigro has signed a distribution agreement with Mechan, an agricultural machinery importer based in Achterveld, the Netherlands. Mechan will now handle the commercial rollout of the Aigro UP, a compact autonomous robot designed for orchards, vineyards, and tree nurseries.
With this partnership, Aigro aims to accelerate market entry while focusing its resources on further developing the robot for additional horticultural applications.
Multifunctional orchard robot with GPS and camera navigation
The Aigro UP is a lightweight, electric field robot that can perform mowing, hoeing, and harrowing between rows. It uses GPS guidance for row detection, supported by AI-powered cameras that recognize crop rows and navigate with precision.
According to Mechan, the camera-based recognition system helps minimize crop damage, and the robot can be monitored via a mobile app. In case of alerts or errors, the user can take remote control of the machine.
Battery-powered with up to 8 hours of runtime
The Aigro UP features a swappable battery system, offering around 8 hours of continuous operation. This modular approach allows users to change batteries in the field, avoiding the need to return to a charging station — a feature Mechan says improves uptime and flexibility.
Available models and pricing
The Aigro UP is currently available in three configurations:
- 2-wheel drive (55 cm wide)
- 4-wheel drive (55 cm wide)
- 4-wheel drive (75 cm wide)
The starting price is €40,000 ($43,000) depending on the configuration and tools. The robot is currently in use in fruit growing, vineyards, and nursery crops.
Aigro is also testing new versions of the robot for vegetable and row crop applications. According to the company, pilot trials are underway, but no release date has been announced for open-field use beyond specialty crops.
More technical specifications and independent comparisons are available in the Future Farming Robot Buying Guide – Aigro UP.
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