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Thorvald

Built by Saga Robotics AS · Norway

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Thorvald is a Agricultural robot developed by Saga Robotics AS (Norway), launched 2016.

Robo Index

AA

Very strong evidence

6 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%100/100
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%85/100
Company maturity8%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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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

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

3 known operators across 2 countries

Vineyard growers, British strawberry growers, Stawberry growers

Viability

$44.2M raisedest. 2016

Raised $11.2 million equity financing

Specifications

Category: Agricultural
Payload
20 kg
Speed
3.7 m/s
Weight
85 kg
Battery
4.5 h
Launch year
2016
Price
Contact for quote
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$44.2M
Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

Other8
Max Speed Ms
3.7
Sub Category
collaborative_robot
Terrain Type
flat,vineyard,orchard,greenhouse
Company Country
DE
Crops Supported
strawberry,grape
Navigation Type
lidar_slam
Weather Resistant
true
Additional Information
- 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

Who runs it· deployment evidence

3 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

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Company milestones

  • 2024FundingRaised $11.2 million equity financing
  • 2024MilestoneThorvald commercial expansion
  • 2016MilestoneCompany founded
  • MilestoneSaga Robotics website highlights commercial use worldwide
  • MilestoneThorvald platform overview published
  • DeploymentThorvald reaches commercial adoption in 2025 season
  • Deployment70 Thorvald robots deployed in California vineyards
  • DeploymentThorvald used on 20% of British strawberry harvest

More videos

Go behind the scenes of Thorvald and meet the engineers building the robots you see in the field.

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Controlling powdery mildew autonomously - Thorvald Light Treatment service // Agricultural robot

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Thorvald driving autonomously in strawberry polytunnels

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Transforming UK Strawberry Farming: The Thorvald Robotic Plattform delivers Automated IPM Services

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Oliver Pascall from Clock House Farm on the Thorvald partnership

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3 Thorvald robots performing treatment against powdery mildew autonomously in Kent 2020

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Gesture control // Thorvald II an agricultural autonomous robot from SAGA Robotics

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Fleet coordination // Thorvald II an agricultural autonomous robot from SAGA Robotics

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Thorvald helps harvest broccoli

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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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