Aisprid :: High-Precision Autonomous Robots for Greenhouse Agriculture, Particularly Tomato Production

Aisprid is a French deep-tech company based in Brittany, specializing in high-precision autonomous robots for greenhouse agriculture, particularly tomato production. Founded to address critical challenges in modern farming—such as labor shortages, physically demanding tasks, and the need for sustainable food production amid a growing global population—Aisprid combines advanced robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to create practical, field-ready solutions for fruit and vegetable growers.

The company’s flagship product is the AISPRID D01, an autonomous deleafing (effeuillage) robot designed specifically for high-tech tomato greenhouses. This robot automates one of the most labor-intensive and repetitive tasks in tomato cultivation: selectively removing leaves to improve plant health, airflow, light penetration, and disease prevention. It operates continuously for up to 20 hours per day (with quick recharging), works day and night (including under LED lighting), and autonomously navigates between rows. Key features include precise cutting close to the plant to minimize disease spread, adaptability to different heights (typically 0.8–2 meters), and compatibility with specific tomato varieties (especially cluster tomatoes with appropriate training systems).

In real-world deployments, Aisprid robots handle up to 80% of deleafing tasks in equipped greenhouses, allowing human workers to focus on higher-value activities like agronomic expertise, harvesting, or quality control. This reduces physical strain (e.g., working in heat or at heights), improves operational consistency, and helps secure production schedules. The robots are battery-powered, connected for remote supervision, and receive regular software updates. They have been extensively tested and refined through multi-year collaborations with growers, resulting in the largest fleet of such autonomous greenhouse robots in operation.

Aisprid emphasizes a full-service approach: on-site training, remote monitoring, technical support, and hardware/software evolution. The company has grown rapidly, now employing around 35 people with strong expertise in robotics, vision systems, and AI. It raised €10 million in a Series A funding round in 2025 to accelerate development and expansion. The robot is deployed across major French tomato cooperatives and is expanding into Belgium and the Netherlands. It has earned prestigious awards, including the SIVAL d’Or in 2024 and recognition at international events like GreenTech.

Beyond the D01, Aisprid positions itself as a pioneer in precision robotics for living plants, with potential for future applications in other crops and tasks. Their mission is to support human growers in feeding the planet sustainably by handling demanding work while preserving plant health and improving working conditions. The technology is tailored to real greenhouse constraints, with strong focus on reliability, safety, and seamless integration into daily operations.

Overall, Aisprid represents a mature example of agricultural robotics transitioning from research to commercial impact, helping high-tech greenhouse producers boost productivity, attract/retain talent, and enhance resilience in a challenging industry.