Facing labor shortages, industries like manufacturing and agriculture are turning to AI for automation solutions. Computer vision startups are seizing this opportunity by offering specialized AI-powered systems for tasks such as data collection, crop monitoring, and harvesting.
One major hurdle is the ease of implementation, as complex solutions may not be widely adopted. Belgian startup Robovision aims to address this challenge by providing a “no-code” computer vision AI platform that simplifies the process for businesses outside the tech sector. This platform allows users to upload data, label it, test models, and deploy them without the need for software developers or data scientists.
Robovision’s platform has a wide range of applications, from recognizing fruit in supermarkets to identifying faults in electrical components and even cutting rose stems. With customers in 45 countries, the company is now expanding to the U.S. after securing a $42 million Series A funding round co-led by Astanor Ventures and Target Global.
Despite its success in agtech, Robovision is seeing rapid growth in other sectors like life sciences and tech. The company’s focus on industrial manufacturing aligns with trends in the market, as evidenced by Apple’s recent acquisition of an AI startup specializing in overseeing manufacturing processes.
Founded in 2012 as a consultancy studio, Robovision has evolved into a B2B platform that attracts VC funding. The company’s roots in Belgium have been instrumental in its success, with a team of talented individuals from Ghent University driving its tech evolution. As industries seek to innovate and boost productivity, Robovision’s AI solutions are poised to make a significant impact on a global scale.