AGEYE Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of AI-driven vertical farming systems, has rolled out a fully integrated automation platform that handles every stage of indoor cultivation, from seeding to harvesting to post-production logistics.
"Automation should be practical, scalable, and rooted in the needs of growers, not just engineers," says John Dominic, CTO and co-founder of AGEYE. "We've designed a system that works across multiple farm formats, using proven industrial tech instead of over-engineered concepts that don't deliver ROI."
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To illustrate how this works in practice, AGEYE has released a series of short videos showing their system in action.
Precision starts at the seed
The journey begins with fully automated seeding. AGEYE's robotic seeder is engineered for speed and consistency, placing seeds at optimal depth and spacing across multilayer trays.
"We see a lot of operations struggle with uniformity early on," says Dominic. "Automating seeding ensures better germination, fewer losses, and stronger starts, without manual filling or uneven distribution."
Automated transplanting: gentle handling at scale
The system continues with transplanting robots that move seedlings between growth phases without damaging roots or overcrowding layers. The process is calibrated for high-density setups and tight spacing.
"We've calibrated the robotics to match the pace and delicacy needed for young plants," Dominic explains. "This isn't just about speed, it's about repeatability, especially in vertical farms where there's little room for error."
Harvesting with fewer hands
When crops reach maturity, robotic arms harvest the plants, trim root systems, and prepare the trays for reuse or sanitization, all with minimal manual input.
"This is where automation has the most immediate labor-saving impact," says Dominic. "We've seen up to 70 percent reduction in time spent on harvesting alone."
Logistics: stacking, routing, resetting
Post-harvest, trays are automatically stacked and routed through AGEYE's internal transit system, designed for quick turnaround and efficient use of space. This step supports the cyclical nature of high-volume operations.
"After harvest, you want the system to reset quickly so you're not losing time between turns," Dominic notes. "On average, it takes us about 90 seconds to pick up a tray from the rack, move it to the harvest area, complete harvesting, and clean and stack the tray."
From blueprint to reality: farm walkthroughs
To help operators visualize a fully automated workflow, AGEYE has published two farm walkthroughs that showcase their system operating across a commercial vertical farm.
"These videos show how each component works together as one system," says Dominic. "The goal is to give growers clarity, not just a tech demo, but a real-world facility running in sync."
Factory-tested before deployment
AGEYE's systems are assembled and tested at their own facility before being shipped to customers. One video shows the final testing of a new commercial setup, capturing robotic performance checks across all stages of the automation cycle.
"We want to make sure it runs as promised before it hits the customer floor," says Dominic. "Testing isn't just quality control, it's about confidence."
A new standard for farm automation
"These videos are a reflection of how far indoor farming automation has come," Dominic adds. "This isn't conceptual, it's operational. And we've made it modular so that even smaller farms can take advantage of it."
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Automation in motion, from seeding to harvest