Who is the CEO of Harvested Robotics?

Rahul Arepaka is the CEO of Harvested Robotics. The company was founded in 2023.

Where is Harvested Robotics located?

Harvested Robotics is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

What funding stage is Harvested Robotics at?

Harvested Robotics is currently at the Seed stage.

How many employees does Harvested Robotics have?

Harvested Robotics has approximately 2-10 employees.

Harvested Robotics

Category: AI in Agriculture

AI-powered tractor-mounted laser weeding technology that uses computer vision, deep learning algorithms, and precision laser systems to eliminate weeds without chemicals or soil disturbance, specifically designed for Indian agricultural conditions. Harvested Robotics was founded in 2023. The company is led by Rahul Arepaka. Based in Hyderabad, India. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: $613K. Latest round: Seed ($577K, Mar 2025). Key investors include ["Arali Ventures","Anand Mahindra (Mahindra Group Chairman)","Chakradhar Gade (Country Delight Co-founder)","Kerala Startup Mission","Mahindra University AIC e-Hub"].

Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Hyderabad, India
Team size: 2-10
Total funding: $613K

Value proposition

Eliminates 100% of chemical herbicide usage and prevents soil disturbance while reducing labor dependency from 2-3 workers to a single tractor operator. Offers 5mm precision tracking, real-time weed identification, and instant elimination through high-power lasers, making farming profitable, sustainable, and scalable for Indian conditions.

Products and solutions

["Rakshak - Tractor-Mounted AI Laser Weeder (Flagship Product)","Computer Vision Weed Detection System","Deep Learning-Based Stem Point Prediction Technology","Hand-Held Laser Weeding Device (In Development for Small-Scale Farmers)","Precision Laser Actuator Control System"]

Unique value

First Indian startup to develop indigenous AI-powered laser weeding technology using visible blue laser instead of infrared. Utilizes multiple smaller laser sources rather than expensive CO2 laser systems, achieving 80-90% cost reduction compared to international alternatives like Carbon Robotics while maintaining effectiveness across multiple crop varieties.

Target customer

Indian farmers across multiple scales—from smallholder farmers to commercial agricultural operations—facing challenges with labor costs, chemical herbicide expenses, and sustainable farming practices. Initial focus on row crop cultivation with expansion plans for diverse crop varieties.

Industries served

["Agricultural Technology (AgriTech)","Precision Agriculture","Sustainable Farming","Organic Agriculture","Agricultural Robotics","AI-Powered Farming Solutions"]

Technology advantage

Combines stereo vision cameras, proprietary deep learning algorithms for real-time weed detection and stem point prediction, and high-power blue laser technology controlled by robotic actuators. Achieves 5mm tracking precision and sub-1-second elimination time per weed. Designed specifically for Indian tractors and farming conditions, offering an affordable, scalable solution that addresses the unique challenges of Indian agriculture including labor scarcity and chemical herbicide costs.

How they differentiate

First Indian startup to develop indigenous AI-powered laser weeding technology using visible blue laser instead of infrared, with multiple smaller laser sources rather than expensive CO2 systems. Achieves 80-90% cost reduction compared to Carbon Robotics while maintaining 5mm tracking precision. Tractor-mounted design specifically engineered for Indian farming conditions and affordable for smallholder farmers.

Main competitors

["Carbon Robotics","WeedBot","FarmDroid"]

Key partnerships

["Mahindra & Mahindra - Strategic partnership for pilot programs and product testing in agricultural operations","Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Technical resources, cloud infrastructure, and business development support","Arali Ventures - Lead investor providing strategic guidance and industry connections","Mahindra University AIC e-Hub - Incubator support with initial ₹20 lakh investment","Kerala Startup Mission - Government grant support (₹10 lakh)","Anand Mahindra (Angel Investor) - Strategic mentorship and industry access","Farming Revolution GmbH (Deepfield Robotics, Bosch) - Technical collaboration on vision-based laser targeting systems"]

Notable customers

["Mahindra & Mahindra (pilot programs)","Hundreds of registered farmers (pre-orders)"]

Major milestones

["Founded in 2023 by Rahul Arepaka at age 22","Developed Rakshak - India's first AI-powered laser weeding robot","Secured ₹5 crore seed funding from Arali Ventures, Anand Mahindra, Chakradhar Gade in March 2025","Achieved 5mm tracking precision with zero-chemical, zero soil disturbance technology","Partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra for pilot programs","Incubated at Mahindra University's AIC e-Hub with ₹20 lakh investment","Received ₹10 lakh grant from Kerala Startup Mission","Second place at Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge 2024"]

Growth metrics

Pre-revenue stage with hundreds of farmers registered for pre-orders. Active pilot programs with Mahindra & Mahindra. Second place at Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge 2024. Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub participant.

Market positioning

India's first indigenous laser weeding technology developer, positioned as affordable alternative to expensive Western solutions. Pre-revenue startup with active pilot programs and hundreds of farmer pre-orders, targeting commercial rollout across India within 3-4 years.

Geographic focus

Primary: India (targeting smallholder to commercial farmers). Potential expansion to other Asia-Pacific emerging markets. Competitors Carbon Robotics focuses on North America/Europe, while European competitors (WeedBot, FarmDroid) serve European markets.

Patents and IP

Patent applications filed for proprietary laser weeding technology and AI detection systems. No patents granted yet as of latest updates, but IP protection is in process for core innovations.

About Rahul Arepaka

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Mahindra University (2020-2024). Worked with Farming Revolution GmbH (Deepfield Robotics, Bosch) on vision-based laser targeting systems for agricultural robotics since September 2021. Previous experience with FarmBot Inc on laser weeding prototypes. Participated in World Robotics Olympiad as Team UAE (2018), FIRST Tech Challenge (2019), and served as Judge at FIRST Lego League (2019/2020). Founded Harvested Robotics at age 22 while in final year of engineering college.

Official website: https://www.harvestedlabs.com/