“Labor issues are the most troublesome, and they seem to be getting worse.”
“There just aren’t enough people willing to work in a greenhouse.”
“Labor and immigration are difficult subjects that seem to never go away or improve.”
“Labor costs are forcing us to change our business. We are looking at mechanization…"
“What are your long-term concerns about this industry?”
ABOUT
US
Agripper was founded out of the will to aid greenhouse's farmers with the complex and high labor demanding growing tasks.
Our vision is to develop a multi-stage autonomous system that will perform all of the necessary growing and picking tasks.
Amit Helfand
Founder & CEO
Born and raised in an agricultural community, served in an elite army unit for 4 years.
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Years of experience in mechanical R&D, including signed provisional patent
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Wide background in agriculture
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COO in agricultural company
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B.Sc. in mechanical engineering
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B.A in economics
What
We
Do
AGRIPPER developed a unique algorithm methodology for trellising and pruning automation, those being around 50% of the annual working hours.
The system also includes a special solution that prevents the spread of diseases to reduce crop loss.
Technology
Autonomous self driven robotic trolley
Advanced computer vision software
Unique robotic gripper
