Egrobots launches Arab World’s first autonomous harvesting robot
Egrobots deploy AI, computer vision and autonomous navigation to transform farming
#Egypt #agritech – Cairo-based deeptech and intelligent robotics company Egrobots has launched the first autonomous agricultural harvesting robot fully developed by Egyptian engineers: a first for both Egypt and the Arab world. Built on computer vision, AI and autonomous navigation systems, the robot identifies ripe crops, determines optimal harvesting paths and executes tasks with minimal human intervention. Capable of operating 24/7 with up to four robotic arms working simultaneously, the robot achieves a productivity rate of approximately 160 kilograms per hour. The launch demonstrates Egypt’s growing local capability to design and manufacture comprehensive AI-powered robotic solutions.
SO WHAT? – Agricultural labour shortages and rising operational costs are pressing challenges across the Middle East and Egrobots aims to address these with its autonomous harvesting solutions. Egrobots has built a sophisticated physical AI system from the ground up using Egyptian engineering talent, proving that the region’s startups can move from AI application users to deeptech creators.
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Egrobots, a Cairo-based deeptech and intelligent robotics company, has launched the Arab world’s first autonomous agricultural harvesting robot, fully designed and developed by Egyptian engineers. The robot uses computer vision, AI and autonomous navigation to identify ripe crops, plan efficient farm routes and execute harvesting with minimal human intervention.
The robot can be equipped with up to four robotic arms operating simultaneously, achieving a productivity rate of approximately 160 kilograms per hour. The system is designed to operate continuously 24/7, directly addressing seasonal labour shortages and rising operational costs facing the agricultural sector across the region.
The system’s flexible and scalable design allows it to adapt across different farm environments and crop types, positioning it as a practical solution for large-scale agricultural operations rather than a specialist or niche deployment.
Egrobots was founded by a team with over 50 years of collective experience in robotics and industrial systems. The company specialises in physical AI, developing AI systems that interact with and operate in the physical world.
The company has already delivered real-world deployments, including a traffic robot developed in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Interior, demonstrating a track record of taking autonomous systems from concept to operational deployment in demanding public sector environments.
Egrobots is a graduate of the Google for Startups programme and a member of the NVIDIA Inception programme, placing it within the global innovation ecosystem and giving it access to world-class technical resources and networks to support continued development.
The company was recognised in the UAE Ministry of Economy’s Future100 List in 2025, acknowledging organisations shaping the future through Physical AI and advanced technology. The UAE endorsement extends Egrobots’ regional credibility beyond its Egyptian base.
Egrobots is currently developing advanced humanoid robotics and manufacturing sector solutions, aligning its roadmap with Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals to support automation and digital transformation across Egypt.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]