Thorvald
Built by Saga Robotics AS · Norway· Launched 2016
#10 of 35 ranked Agricultural robots (86 listed)
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Controlling powdery mildew autonomously - Thorvald Light Treatment service // Agricultural robot
Thorvald driving autonomously in strawberry polytunnels
Transforming UK Strawberry Farming: The Thorvald Robotic Plattform delivers Automated IPM Services
Oliver Pascall from Clock House Farm on the Thorvald partnership
3 Thorvald robots performing treatment against powdery mildew autonomously in Kent 2020
Gesture control // Thorvald II an agricultural autonomous robot from SAGA Robotics
Fleet coordination // Thorvald II an agricultural autonomous robot from SAGA Robotics
Thorvald helps harvest broccoli
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Overview
modular multi-mission farm robot, UV-C strawberry disease treatment, harvesting
Flagship features
- Force-controlled variant (Thor 7 Pro) with 0.5N force sensing accuracy
- Graphical programming and hand-guiding for ease of use
- 360° motion range, compact base diameter of 143 mm on Thor 3
- Designed for ultra-precise operations and heavy-duty applications
- Advanced collision detection for safe human-robot collaboration
- Brochure available for download
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 20 kg
- 3.7 m/s
- 85 kg
- 4.5 h
- 2016
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- Active
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$44.6M· 4 rounds
- Founded
- around 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- collaborative robot
Movement & precision2
- 3.7
- lidar slam
Sensing & perception6
- Camera Count
- 1
- rgb
- camera
- Yes
- Yes
- on device
Other details4
- Terrain Type
- flat,vineyard,orchard,greenhouse
- Crops Supported
- strawberry,grape
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
- Weather Resistant
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2024FundingRaised $11.2 million equity financing
- 2024MilestoneThorvald commercial expansion
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded
- Not yet on fileMilestoneSaga Robotics website highlights commercial use worldwide
- Not yet on fileMilestoneThorvald platform overview published
- Not yet on fileDeploymentThorvald reaches commercial adoption in 2025 season
- Not yet on fileDeployment70 Thorvald robots deployed in California vineyards
- Not yet on fileDeploymentThorvald used on 20% of British strawberry harvest
Saga Robotics AS in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Oct 15Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Platform Named to TIME’s List of the Best Inventions of 2026
- Sep 17Saga Robotics: Fields of the future
- Aug 21Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Named Overall Agriculture Robotics Solution of the Year
Saga Robotics AS in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Thorvald?
- The Thorvald is developed by Saga Robotics AS, based in Norway.
- What type of robot is the Thorvald?
- The Thorvald is a Agricultural robot made by Saga Robotics AS.
- How much does the Thorvald cost?
- Pricing for the Thorvald is not publicly listed. Contact Saga Robotics AS for a quote.
- When was the Thorvald launched?
- The Thorvald was launched in 2016.
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