Harvested Robotics raises seed round from Arali Ventures, Anand Mahindra, others

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Harvested Robotics, an AI-driven laser weeding technology startup for tractors, has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed funding round led by Arali Ventures. The round also witnessed participation from Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra and Country Delight co-founder Chakradhar Gade. Harvested Robotics has raised a total of $21.8K over two funding rounds, with the latest round being a grant of $12K from Kerala Startup Mission in June 2024. The proceeds will be used for product development, building the team, and conducting pilots, Harvested Robotics said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Rahul Arepaka and George Mathew, Harvested Robotics aims to provide farmers with a sustainable and a chemical-free alternative to traditional weed management. According to the Hyderabad-based company, its product is an AI-powered laser weeder that attaches to tractors. It uses cameras and AI models to detect weeds and robotic actuators with high-power lasers to burn them in real-time. The technology aspires to reduce costs for farmers, increase yields, and promote organic farming practices. It ensures precise weed removal without damaging crops. Harvested Robotics’s approach involves adaptable software and robotic hardware that can be attached to tractors and powered by them, offering a potentially affordable solution. The startup weeds out the hassles of high costs and labour those involved in current weed control methods.