Funding · Agriculture & Food Systems

Harvested Robotics raises pre-seed funding to build AI and laser weeding machines for Indian farms

By Startup Enthusiast · 6 April 2026

What they do

Harvested Robotics uses AI and laser technology to remove weeds without chemicals or manual labor The startup secured pre-seed funding to develop…

Harvested Robotics is an Indian startup using AI and laser technology to remove weeds from farms without chemicals or manual labor
The company’s laser weeding system uses computer vision and AI to distinguish between crops and weeds, then targets weeds with a laser beam
The technology eliminates the need for chemical herbicides and reduces reliance on manual labor, offering a sustainable farming solution
Harvested Robotics has secured pre-seed funding to accelerate product development and expand field testing
The startup is designing modular, tractor-compatible systems to make its technology accessible to small and medium-scale farmers
Its AI models are trained to work across different crops and regions, making the solution scalable and adaptable
The company developed a tractor-mounted data collection unit called Prekshakah to gather real-time farm data and improve its AI models

India’s agriculture sector faces rising labor costs, environmental concerns, and the need for higher productivity
Traditional weed control methods rely on manual labor or chemical herbicides, both of which have limitations
Harvested Robotics aims to address these challenges by offering a sustainable, precise, and cost-effective solution
The startup’s technology helps reduce soil contamination and environmental impact while maintaining productivity

Harvested Robotics provides AI-powered, laser-based weed control systems for farms
Its technology uses computer vision and AI to identify and remove weeds without damaging crops
The system is designed to be modular and compatible with existing farming equipment like tractors
The startup focuses on small and medium-scale farmers in India, where labor and chemical costs are high
Its solution helps reduce reliance on chemical herbicides and manual labor, promoting sustainable farming

The startup plans to transition from early prototypes to field-ready machines
It aims to conduct field trials across diverse crops and prepare for large-scale deployment
Harvested Robotics is exploring partnerships with agricultural institutions and government programs to scale its technology

Product: AI-powered laser weeding system for tractors using cameras to detect weeds and robotic actuators with lasers to eliminate them
Customers: Farmers seeking sustainable, chemical-free weed management solutions
How it makes money: Equipment sales and deployment model with technology licensing to farm equipment manufacturers
What sets it apart: First mover in AI-driven laser weeding, chemical-free alternative to traditional herbicides