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PRECISION MEETS
AGRICULTURE

We are revolutionizing the harvesting of ground-level crops through intelligent robotics. 

Problem
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TOO FEW
HARVESTERS.

German agriculture is lacking thousands of harvest workers. The work is complex and strenuous. In addition, the wage costs are constantly increasing. For some special crops, automation was previously out of the question due to the precision required. We are working to change that.
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OUR CONCEPT

We combine AI with precise actuators and build the harvest helper of the future.

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Vision

CARRIER VEHICLE

HARVEST MODULE

We'll take care of that!

PRECISE ACTUATORS.

Through image recognition algorithms and millimeter-precise mechanics we cut precisely.
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Module

MODULES UNDER DEVELOPMENT

The aim of our work is to develop the following modules. In the future, they will be used in the field in combination with a proven carrier vehicle. 

FLEXIBLE & SCALABLE

We rely on a solution that is modular and compatible, allowing farmers to use their existing infrastructure to smoothly transition into the era of precision farming. We offer everyone a reliable and more cost-effective alternative.

Do you want to learn more about the use of our technology
Team

WHO WE ARE.

We are a young start-up, founded by students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the University of Hohenheim. Driven by a pioneering spirit and passion for agricultural technology, we are revolutionizing agriculture. 

HOW IT ALL BEGAN...

Saffron has been harvested by hand for thousands of years, making it one of the most expensive spices in the world. We use innovative technologies to automate this process. This means that efficient and sustainable cultivation is possible in Germany. We also pursue this approach for other specialty crops, such as green asparagus.
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OUR STORY

We have been able to learn a lot on our journey so far, overcome challenges together and celebrate successes. Here is a small excerpt of our most important milestones.

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Functional prototype with successful image recognition and first cutting attempts for Saffron.

First Prototype

October 2021

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One-year funding for full-time development from the federal government in collaboration with the University of Hohenheim.

EXIST-Start-up Grant

July 2023

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Transfer of core technology to green asparagus. Execution of initial harvesting processes in the field.

First Harvesting Green Asparagus

April 2024

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Winner of the Innovation Award and the Audience Award at the Cyberchampion Awards 2024







                                                                                   
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Innovation Award Cyberforum

September 2024

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Awarding of the Bioeconomy Innovation Prize Baden Württemberg 2022 by Minister Peter Hauk.

Bioeconomy Innovation Award

September 2022

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Functional prototype as a carrier vehicle with deployable harvesting module. Successful harvesting processes for saffron.

Second Prototype & Saffronharvest

October 2023

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Funding for the development of the technology provided by the state of Baden-Württemberg in collaboration with the University of Hohenheim.

Young-Innovators Grant

August 2024

TODAY.

We’re staying on it! Next season, we’ll bring our green asparagus module to the fields with partner farmers. It won’t be long now.

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SHARING THE VISION?

PREFIRO wants to revolutionize the harvesting of crops close to the ground through automation.
We welcome everyone who wants to take part!
Kontakt

GET IN TOUCH!

Do you have any questions or are you interested in our product development?

We would be happy to get to know you! Simply fill out the contact form.

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Lorenzo Di Leo

Your Contact Person

Contact

Adress

Rintheimer Str. 23

Gebäude B

76131 Karlsruhe (DE)

Thank you! We will contact you.

Imprint & Data Protection

© 2024 PREFIRO

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