Saga Robotics

Saga Robotics has developed Thorvald, an autonomous robot designed to address modern agricultural challenges in a sustainable way. Through the use of UV light treatment, Thorvald reduces crop losses caused by diseases, minimizes pesticide use, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, it improves crop quality and reduces costs for farmers related to pesticides and labor. Good for both people and nature. 

Saga Robotics is focused on strawberries in the UK and vineyards in California. They have achieved scale and treated 10% of strawberries in the UK in 2024, while the U.S. serves as a growth driver moving forward, expected to represent a market as large as the UK by 2025. The technology can be used across multiple markets and crops. 

Innovative Technology: 

• Use of UV-C light for chemical-free disease control 

• The robot collects real-time data, giving farmers greater insights and better decision-making tools 

• The robot has potential for integration with additional functions 

Documented Results: 

• As effective or more effective in disease control compared to pesticides. 

• Up to 97% reduction in pesticide use. 

• Up to 1.9 tons of reduced CO₂ emissions per hectare annually. 

• Improved soil health, biodiversity, and reduced water consumption. 

Problems Thorvald Solves: 

By 2050, global food production must increase by 70% to meet the needs of the growing population while simultaneously reducing resource use and greenhouse gas emissions. 

With over 100,000 kilometers of autonomous operation and significant growth among existing customers, Saga Robotics is leading the agricultural revolution with Thorvald.