Bonsai Robotics and farm-ng unite for intelligent farming solutions - The Robot Report

Bonsai Robotics Inc. has acquired farm-ng Inc., combining their expertise to advance intelligent farming solutions through artificial intelligence and robotics. Bonsai Robotics, based in San Jose, California, will integrate its autonomous AI technology with farm-ng’s customizable robotic hardware platform to create cost-effective, mixed-fleet solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs across various crops and farming environments. This strategic merger aims to make autonomy and AI accessible and easy to deploy on all farm equipment, whether retrofitted or newly built, ultimately shifting agriculture from traditional machinery (“iron”) to intelligent, software-driven systems. The two companies have a history of collaboration in vineyards, orchards, and bedded crops, demonstrating proven results and commercial momentum. Their combined strengths—Bonsai’s software capabilities and farm-ng’s innovative hardware—position them for rapid growth supported by active deployments and strong financial backing. Key objectives include developing a user-friendly app for managing agricultural fleets, adding intelligence to existing equipment, introducing new machinery form factors like smaller