Rooted Robotics

As the majority of my network knows, the vertical farming industry is at a critical crossroads. Labor challenges and unrealistic expectations around profitability have left many farms struggling. After over 10 years in the industry, it’s clear to me that affordable, scalable automation is the key to staying competitive. I’ve put together some insights on why this is so important and how automation can offer a fast ROI for small to large farms. Check out the article I wrote below to learn more about overcoming these hurdles. https://lnkd.in/eahHw8xd #VerticalFarming #Automation #CEA #AgTech #SustainableAgriculture

US: Introducing affordable automation for small and mid-sized CEA farms "For a smaller farm, spending $100,000 on one process doesn't make sense when there are 10 other processes that need to be done. The high cost of automation systems in vertical farming and hydroponic greenhouse growing has long been a barrier for small to medium-sized producers. While large-scale operations can afford advanced equipment, smaller farms often struggle to justify the hefty price tags. We wanted to push the industry forward by lowering the barrier to entry for automation," says Maximilian Knight, Co-founder of Rooted Robotics. Max is on a mission to address the issue by creating affordable, customizable machines tailored to the needs of small- to medium-sized vertical farms. A great benefit for Rooted Robotics is the experience of Max's co-founder Eric Roth, who has over 15 years of experience growing microgreens, lettuce, and more at large and small scale indoor farms like Kalera, Farmed Here and his own aquaponics farm Greens and Gills. It's critical to understand the growing pains of operators, as Max affirms. https://lnkd.in/eTy-Mpxx

Rooted Robotics is thrilled to be a featured startup at the Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit next week in Chicago! Please come stop by our booth!

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We're thrilled to be going to Indoor Ag-Con with SpectraGrow Inc. and Whit Allen please come see us at our booth or DM Maximilian Knight or Eric Roth if you want to learn more about our robotic automation solutions for CEA! #indooragcon #verticalfarming #robotics

It was an honor to share Urban Farms Inc.'s journey and insights into the future of indoor agriculture at the 59th Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum. Thank you to Erick Mueller & University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business for hosting and to Tammie Delaney, Tanya Flemister for a fascinating conversation! #entrepreneurship #coloradobusiness #verticalfarming #agtech #robotics