Key Takeaways
- Agroz has launched Agroz Robotics in collaboration with UBTECH Robotics to advance automation in controlled-environment farming.
- UBTECH’s humanoid robot Walker S will serve as the first robotics platform integrated into Agroz OS for automated seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and optimization.
- Leadership emphasized the role of AI and robotics in boosting productivity and reducing labor dependence.
- The collaboration supports Malaysia’s national goals in food security and sustainable agriculture.
- Agroz plans regional expansion across Southeast Asia with modular robotic systems for vertical farms and smart greenhouses.
Agroz Unveils Robotics Initiative to Advance AI-Driven Controlled Environment Agriculture
Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRZ), an agricultural technology company focused on vertically integrated, AI-powered controlled environment agriculture, has launched Agroz Robotics in partnership with UBTECH Robotics. The initiative marks a strategic expansion of Agroz’s capabilities in automation and farm intelligence.
Announced during a launch event, the program combines engineering, robotics, and real-time data through Agroz OS, the company’s proprietary operating system for CEA facilities.
Integrates UBTECH’s Walker S Humanoid Robot Into Farming Operations
As part of the collaboration, UBTECH’s autonomous humanoid robot Walker S will be introduced into Agroz’s farming facilities as a hardware platform connected directly to Agroz OS. The robot is designed to automate core agricultural tasks, including seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and crop performance optimization.
According to the company, the system aims to improve consistency in crop quality, reduce manual labor requirements, and increase facility-wide productivity.
“Through Agroz Robotics, we hope to make sustainable agriculture a reality,” said Gerard Lim, CEO of Agroz. “Our collaboration with UBTECH is a major milestone in our mission to redefine agriculture by using robots and artificial intelligence. This new collaboration enables us to combine cutting-edge humanoid robotics with data intelligence to build smart, self-optimizing farms to support the scalable production of cleaner, safer, and more sustainable food.”
Lim also acknowledged policy support: “We also thank the Malaysian government for cultivating an environment where such deep-tech solutions can thrive, directly strengthening our nation's food security, sustainability, and economic resilience.”
Agroz and UBTECH Target Scalable Robotics for Southeast Asia’s Food Systems
UBTECH expressed optimism about the partnership and its potential to expand the use of robotics in agriculture.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Agroz to apply our artificial intelligence and robotics technologies across a wider range of industries, contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture in Asia and around the world,” said Leon Li, General Manager of UBTECH’s Industrial Robotics Division.
Through deeper integration with UBTECH’s automation systems, Agroz plans to deploy modular robotics across vertical farms, hybrid indoor-outdoor systems, and smart greenhouses. The company states that this approach aligns with Malaysia’s national vision for sustainable food security and supports its goal of strengthening regional supply chain resilience.
Eyes Regional Expansion With Intelligent, Climate-Resilient Farming Systems
As Agroz looks to scale its technology across Southeast Asia, it aims to facilitate wider adoption of robotics and AI in agriculture. The company says the long-term objective is to accelerate the transition toward climate-resilient and automated food production systems that reduce environmental impact while supporting year-round output.
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