Burro

What Burro does

Burro (legal entity Augean Robotics, Inc.) is a Philadelphia-based autonomous robotics company founded in 2017 that builds outdoor-rated collaborative mobile robots for agriculture and, increasingly, industrial logistics environments. Its product portfolio spans four core platforms — the original Burro (5 HP, 500 lb payload), Burro Grande 15 (12 HP, 1,000 lb payload, 5,000 lb towing), Burro Grande 44 (44 HP peak, 1,500 lb payload, 6,000 lb towing, launched June 2026), and Burro Verde (indoor/outdoor tugger for greenhouses and berry operations) — plus expansion attachments including the Cortador brush cutter, Sprayito precision spot sprayer, and an Autonomous Charging Dock. The robots are powered by the proprietary BOSS (Burro Operating System) and BOSS PRO software stack, featuring patented Pop-Up Autonomy for immediate out-of-box deployment without infrastructure changes, multi-modal navigation using LiDAR, 12 stereo cameras, and RTK GPS, plus a cloud-based BOSS Cloud API for enterprise integration. As of 2026, Burro reported 750+ deployed robots operating across 18 countries and 5 continents, with over 200,000 autonomous miles and 1 million hours of real-world operation feeding a fleet-learning flywheel with over-the-air updates every two weeks.

Burro generates revenue primarily through quote-based hardware sales of its robot platforms (ranging from a few thousand to over 100 thousand dollars per unit depending on configuration and payload class), supplemented by annual software subscriptions for BOSS and BOSS PRO, and extended warranty contracts at $1,200-$3,000 per robot per year in years five through six. The company sells through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales (with regional territory managers and strategic account executives across the Eastern US and California) and the SPARK global dealer network spanning North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Customer segments are primarily agricultural — nurseries, greenhouses, berries, vineyards, table grapes, and orchards — with an emerging industrial customer base in intermodal yards, airports, rail facilities, and automotive logistics as enabled by the Grande 44 launch. Named enterprise customers include Altman Plants, Sierra Gold Nurseries, Petitti Family Farms, Mesa Vineyards, and Costa. The company has raised approximately $36.6 million in disclosed venture funding across seed through Series B (Series A: $10.9M led by S2G Ventures and Toyota Ventures in 2021; Series B: $24M led by Catalyst Investors and Translink Capital in January 2024) and has been recognized on the 2026 THRIVE Top 50 AgTech list and as Greenhouse Grower's 2025 Technology of the Year.

Name

Burro

Legal name

Augean Robotics, Inc.

Website

https://burro.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burro builds autonomous outdoor mobile robots for agriculture and industrial logistics, with 750+ units deployed across 18 countries serving nurseries, vineyards, berry operations, and emerging industrial sites. The company sells hardware plus its proprietary BOSS software via direct enterprise sales and a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Robotics

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Field Robots & Tractors (Driverless tractors, robotic carriers) (AFAAAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, Cartesian) (IMAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Autonomous mobile robots
• Agricultural robotics
• Outdoor robot autonomy
• Precision agriculture equipment
• Autonomous farm machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Autonomous Robot Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous mobile robots including Burro (5HP, 500lb payload), Burro Grande 15 (12HP, 1,000lb payload, 5,000lb towing), Grande 44 (44HP peak, 1,500lb payload, 6,000lb towing), Burro Verde (indoor/outdoor tugger), and expansion packs (Cortador mower, Sprayito spot sprayer, Docking Station). Hardware is the primary revenue driver.
2. Software Subscriptions (BOSS/BOSS+): Annual software subscriptions for BOSS and BOSS+ operating systems required for full functionality. BOSS included with warranty; BOSS PRO provides extended features. Extended warranty coverage available for years 5-6 at $1,200-$3,000/year depending on model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burro manufactures and sells fully electric, outdoor-rated autonomous mobile robots (Grande 44, Grande 15, Burro Original, and Verde) along with modular attachments (Cortador brush cutter, Sprayito spot sprayer) and wireless charging docks. The robots operate alongside human crews in agricultural and industrial environments, performing cart transport, towing, mowing, spraying, scouting, and patrol tasks. They are powered by the proprietary BOSS operating system featuring Pop-Up Autonomy for instant deployment, with BOSS PRO software subscriptions, BOSS Web fleet management, and a BOSS Cloud API sold separately for enterprise integration.

Product overview

Burro offers a fleet of outdoor autonomous robots for agriculture and industrial operations, consisting of four main robot platforms (Grande 44, Grande 15, Original Burro, and Verde) plus expansion attachments (Cortador brush cutter and Sprayito spot sprayer). The robots are powered by the BOSS/BOSS PRO operating system featuring Pop-Up Autonomy for instant deployment, with BOSS Web for web-based fleet management and BOSS Cloud API for enterprise integration. The Autonomous Charging Dock enables continuous 24/7 operation. The product line serves agriculture (vineyards, berries, orchards, nurseries), industrial transportation (intermodal yards, airports, rail, automotive logistics), and vegetation management applications across 18 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOSS: Burro Operating System Software - mission management software for controlling and supervising Burro robots
• BOSS PRO
• Pop-Up Autonomy
• Grande
• Cortador
• Sprayito
• Verde
• SPARK

Products and services

• Burro Grande 44 Heavy-duty autonomous outdoor work platform with 44 HP peak power, 6,000 lbs towing capacity, and 1,500 lbs payload designed for intermodal yards, airports, rail yards, and automotive logistics facilities. Built for outdoor industrial environments where other autonomous robots fail - navigating between buildings, crossing gravel lots, and handling dust and rain.
• Burro Grande 15 Stronger autonomous transport platform with 12 HP, 15-mile range, 1,000 lb payload, and 5,000 lb towing capacity. Features 4-wheel drive, 360-degree 3D LiDAR, 12 stereo cameras, and BOSS PLUS software for indoor/outdoor navigation in permanent crop and industrial settings.
• Burro (Original) Original collaborative autonomous robot designed to amplify harvest crews in nurseries and permanent crop operations. Features 5 HP, 10-mile range, 500 lb payload, all-weather IP65-rated operation, Pop-Up Autonomy, and person-following capabilities for harvest assist applications.
• Burro Verde Purpose-built autonomous towing and carrying robot for greenhouses and berry operations with seamless indoor-outdoor LiDAR navigation. Tows up to 2,000 lbs and carries 500 lbs, running on the BOSS PRO operating system for nursery, greenhouse, and berry harvest applications.
• Cortador Brush Cutter Fully autonomous, all-electric brush cutter attachment for the Grande 15 platform that replaces up to 30-HP diesel mowers. Uses triple electric spindle motors, handles 30-degree-plus slopes, and covers 50-60 acres of thick vegetation per session without supervision.
• Sprayito Precision Spot Sprayer Autonomous spot sprayer for the Grande 15 platform with WEED-IT precision spray sensors using infrared chlorophyll detection. Reduces chemical usage by up to 75% through targeted weed spraying with 99% accuracy even in varying ambient light conditions.
• Autonomous Charging Dock Wireless autonomous charging dock for Grande 15 and Verde robots that enables continuous 24/7 operation via LiDAR-based alignment and inductive power transfer up to 1.5 kW. All-weather outdoor operation with UL, CE, UKCA, and CSA certifications.
• BOSS PRO Software Subscription Annual subscription software tier adding the Atlas web-based interface, destination-based routing, NTRIP support, and cross-platform compatibility for Grande, Verde, Cortador, and Sprayito robots. Extends mission management and fleet supervision capabilities beyond the BOSS standard included with hardware warranty.
• BOSS Cloud API Cloud API enabling remote communication with and control of the entire robot fleet. Allows users to see fleet location, send robots to specific destinations, and automate routes from anywhere. Connects Burros to internal Work Management Systems or ERPs and triggers external systems or third-party hardware based on real-time robot telemetry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-100% reduction in labor dependency
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Developed Grande 44 autonomous platform using NVIDIA Isaac Sim for simulation and testing. NVIDIA's robotics tools and frameworks underpin the next-generation platform.
• MassRoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Burro selected for MassRobotics Physical AI Fellowship second cohort, backed by AWS and NVIDIA. Virtual program providing cloud credits, technical mentorship, and prototyping facilities.
• AdeptAgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 December 2024Strategic partnership to expand robotic labor solutions. AdeptAg serves as a dealer partner with locations in Ontario, Canada and Ohio, providing sales and support for Burro robots.
• Fieldwork RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Partnership to integrate Burro's autonomous mobility platform with Fieldwork Robotics' raspberry harvesting technology for enhanced agricultural automation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Naio Technologies: French agricultural robotics company developing autonomous weeding and cultivation robots for vegetable farms and vineyards. Direct peer to Burro in outdoor agricultural autonomy with similar target customers (specialty crop growers) and robot-as-a-service business model.
• Carbon Robotics: US-based agricultural robotics company best known for its LaserWeeder, which uses computer vision and lasers to eliminate weeds autonomously. Direct competitor to Burro in the specialty crop/permanent crop agriculture autonomy space, with overlapping customers in vegetables and row crops.
• Agtonomy: US-based agricultural autonomy platform company that retrofits existing tractors and equipment with autonomous driving software for specialty crop farms. Direct peer to Burro in agricultural outdoor autonomy, addressing similar labor and efficiency pain points across vineyards, orchards, and nurseries.
• Aigen: US-based agricultural robotics startup developing solar-powered autonomous robots for weeding row crops. Direct competitor to Burro in outdoor agricultural robotics, focused on eliminating herbicide use and reducing labor dependency in farming.
• Outrider: US-based autonomous electric yard truck developer for logistics and distribution centers. Most direct peer to Burro's Grande 44 industrial expansion into intermodal yards and depot logistics, addressing similar outdoor industrial transport autonomy use cases.
• Greenfield Robotics: US-based agricultural robotics company developing autonomous weeding robots for regenerative farming. Direct peer to Burro in agricultural outdoor autonomy with similar focus on specialty crops and reducing chemical/labor inputs.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere (Deere & Company): Global agricultural equipment incumbent with significant autonomy initiatives including See & Spray, autonomous tractors, and the 2021 acquisition of autonomous driving startup Light. Represents the dominant incumbent threat in agricultural autonomy with vastly larger dealer network and balance sheet than Burro.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra brands) actively investing in autonomous tractor technology through acquisitions like JCA Technologies and Trimble Ag partnership. Represents a major incumbent competitor in agricultural automation.
• Symbotic: Public warehouse automation company providing autonomous robotic systems for supply chain and logistics operations. Relevant incumbent peer for Burro's industrial expansion, particularly in automotive logistics and warehouse-adjacent outdoor operations.

Emerging players

• Built Robotics: US-based company developing autonomous systems for heavy construction and mining equipment. Adjacent emerging player applying similar outdoor autonomy principles (computer vision, GPS, LiDAR) to industrial heavy equipment, comparable in technical approach to Burro's outdoor robotics stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors14 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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