What A2Tech does

A2Tech Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian private limited company founded in January 2021 as a spin-off from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), headquartered inside UTM's Faculty of Engineering in Johor Bahru. The company develops integrated robotics, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions targeting "3D" (dirty, difficult, dangerous) industrial tasks across inspection, surveillance/rescue, palm oil mechanisation, and smart-city/agriculture verticals.

Its product architecture is platform-plus-modules: a Robotics line spans structural inspection (INSPECTO-D for air ducts), underwater inspection (INSPECTO-UF1 and the CHASING M2 PRO/INSPECTO-UF2 ROVs), surveillance and HAZMAT response (X3CATOR-S for autonomous perimeter patrol and X3CATOR-R for gas/radiation reconnaissance), and a modular RHINO platform (Wheel, Track, RHINO-L loose-fruit and RHINO-F fresh-fruit-bunch variants) for palm oil harvesting, supplemented by a DJI Matrice 350 RTK aerial service drone. An AI software suite (I-CCTV traffic analytics, I-POLLEN pollen viability microscopy, I-DRONE canopy analytics) plugs into these robotic deployments with proprietary computer-vision and anomaly-detection models, while an IoT layer is anchored by the Oil2Wang™ smart used-cooking-oil kiosk (built for client Patsber) and a customisable sensor suite covering water quality, soil health, environmental pollution, landslide early warning, and weather/climate sensing.

Commercial mechanisms include one-time hardware purchase, subscription and leasing (monthly), on-demand robot-crew field services (pay-as-you-go, outcome-based), technical assistance, and bespoke IoT/AI project builds (multi-year contracts). Go-to-market is predominantly enterprise direct sales via a website contact form, supplemented by channel partners (Patsber for Oil2Wang distribution, Rajant Corporation for kinetic-mesh networking integration), Malaysian government-linked accelerators (PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0, MRANTI, MTDC, Teraju, MyHackathon), and event/hackathon-driven pipeline. The only named commercial customer is SMB Patsber; other engagements appear to be pilot deployments, awards, or accelerator participation rather than disclosed recurring revenue accounts.

Name

A2Tech

Legal name

A2Tech Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://a2tech.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A2Tech Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian UTM spin-off that builds integrated robotics, AI, and IoT platforms — including inspection, underwater, surveillance/HAZMAT, and palm-oil robots plus AI analytics and smart IoT kiosks — for enterprise and government customers tackling dirty, difficult, and dangerous industrial jobs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Skudai

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Robot Purchase): Direct sale of proprietary robotic products including INSPECTO-D, RHINO variants (F/L/W/T), X3CATOR variants (S/R), and INSPECTO underwater units for permanent facility use.
2. Subscription & Leasing: Subscription-based and leasing models offered for robots, particularly agricultural RHINO units and aerial Matrice 350 RTK platforms, enabling temporary use without capital outlay.
3. On-Demand Robot Crew Services: Provision of robot crew operators and field services for customer sites (e.g., precision mapping, infrastructure inspection, search & rescue, agricultural management).
4. Technical Assistance & Maintenance: Engineer site visits for robot maintenance, support, and additional services on deployed units.
5. Custom IoT/AI Solutions (Project-based): Custom-built IoT and AI systems (e.g., Oil2Wang™ kiosk for Patsber) delivered as bespoke projects integrating AI, cloud computing, sensors, and automated processing; revenue tied to project scope and scale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A2Tech designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary robotics, AI, and IoT solutions for "3D" (dirty, difficult, dangerous) industrial jobs. Its portfolio spans structural inspection robots (INSPECTO-D, INSPECTO-UF1, CHASING M2 PRO/INSPECTO-UF2), surveillance and rescue robots (X3CATOR-S, X3CATOR-R), palm oil mechanisation platforms (RHINO-W, RHINO-T, RHINO-L, RHINO-F), AI analytics (I-CCTV, I-POLLEN, I-DRONE), IoT smart-kiosk and sensor systems (Oil2Wang™), and customised IoT projects, delivered via outright purchase, leasing/subscription, on-demand robot crew services, and bespoke project builds.

Product overview

A2Tech (A2Tech Sdn. Bhd., a spin-off of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia established January 2021) offers a platform-plus-modules architecture that integrates Robotics, AI, and IoT into unified solutions for "3D (dirty, difficult, and dangerous)" industrial jobs. The portfolio is organized around three intersecting pillars: a Robotics line spanning Structural Inspection (INSPECTO-D, INSPECTO-UF1, CHASING M2 PRO/INSPECTO UF2), Surveillance and Rescue (X3CATOR-S for autonomous patrol and intruder detection; X3CATOR-R for HAZMAT operations with gas and radiation detection), and Palm Oil Mechanization (the modular RHINO platform with RHINO-W wheel, RHINO-T track, RHINO-L loose fruit collection, and RHINO-F fresh fruit bunch collector variants, plus an aerial M350/Matrice 350 RTK drone service platform); an AI solutions suite (I-CCTV for traffic analytics, I-POLLEN for pollen viability, I-DRONE for canopy analytics) that plug into the company's robotic and IoT deployments; and an IoT solutions layer anchored by Oil2Wang (smart used-cooking-oil collection kiosks with AI-based oil validation) and an Advanced Sensor Technologies suite (water quality, soil health, environmental pollution, landslide early warning, weather) alongside Customized IoT Systems (Healthcare, Solar Maintenance, Smart City, Industrial IoT, Smart Agriculture). The line-up is wrapped with Subscription & Leasing, On-Demand Robot Crew, and Technical Assistance support services and a Training and Education Kit, allowing customers to mix robotics hardware, embedded AI, and IoT modules into tailored deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INSPECTO-D High-tech mobile robot designed for quick, hassle-free narrow-space inspection and cleaning of air ducts and pipelines, with interchangeable modules for mapping, sensing, disinfection, brush cleaning, and PTZ inspection, and AI-based defect detection for HVAC, industrial facility, and environmental agency customers.
• INSPECTO-UF1 State-of-the-art underwater flying robot (ROV) with 6 vectored thrusters, 1080p live camera, depth/temperature/gyroscope/accelerometer/magnetometer sensors, and AI-based detection of marine life, structural issues, and underwater objects; for oil & gas, marine research, aquaculture, and rescue customers.
• CHASING M2 PRO (INSPECTO-UF2) Industrial underwater ROV (DJI CHASING M2 PRO) with 8 vectored thrusters, 4K UHD/12MP camera with EIS, 200 m depth rating, C-SPSS shore-based power for 24/7 continuous operation, and up to five simultaneous accessory attachments for emergency rescue, hull inspection, aquaculture inspection, and scientific exploration.
• RHINO-L Modular robotic platform for challenging outdoor and industrial environments, equipped with high-resolution cameras, advanced sensors, and a modular loose fruit collection system for real-time environmental monitoring and terrain analysis in palm plantations.
• RHINO-F Modular fresh fruit bunch collector robot built on the RHINO platform with AI detection and Follow Me mode, designed to optimise labour and time efficiency in palm oil harvesting with up to 300 kg payload capacity.
• RHINO-T (RHINO Platform Track Type) Rugged, versatile tracked-wheel mobile robot engineered for challenging environments, supporting payloads up to 150 kg, modular attachments (loose fruit module, fruit loading bucket, fertilizer/pesticide sprayer, rat bait), and AI integration for palm oil and multi-terrain deployments.
• RHINO-W (RHINO Wheel Type) Durable wheel-based modular robotic platform engineered for palm plantation conditions, offering superior maneuverability on uneven agricultural terrain for harvesting, fertilising, and pest control with customizable top modules.
• X3CATOR-S Autonomous surveillance robot for early reconnaissance and monitoring, using 3D LiDAR mapping, GPS RTK, AI-powered intruder identification, PTZ camera with night vision and thermal imaging, 1.4 GHz radio mesh communication, and automatic reporting for security and perimeter operations.
• X3CATOR-R Versatile early reconnaissance robot for hazardous environments, equipped with 3D LiDAR, 4-gas detector (O2, H2S, CO, LEL), radiation sensor, thermal and PTZ cameras, and AI-powered survivor identification for HAZMAT operations.
• Matrice 350 RTK (M350) Aerial Service Platform High-precision aerial service drone platform (DJI Matrice 350 RTK) with enhanced battery life, 6-directional sensing, and AI-driven intelligence, used by A2Tech for precision mapping and surveying, inspection and monitoring, search and rescue, and agricultural management services.
• Oil2Wang™ Smart Oil Collection System IoT-driven smart kiosk solution for automated used cooking oil (UCO) collection, with QR-code user verification, smart weighing sensors, AI-driven oil purity validation, real-time cloud analytics dashboard, automated maintenance alerts, and seamless bank payouts integrated with biodiesel production plants; designed for sustainability businesses and government UCO recycling programmes.
• I-CCTV Automated Traffic Analytics AI-powered traffic monitoring solution that detects and classifies vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians in real time, provides congestion analysis, peak hour and vehicle class distribution analytics, instant alerts for unusual activity, and API integration for smart city and security monitoring customers.
• I-POLLEN Pollen Viability Analytics AI-powered microscopy solution that analyses high-resolution pollen images to classify viability and germination potential, processes multiple images in batches, and produces structured reports to support controlled pollination efficiency and breeding decisions for agricultural research institutions.
• I-DRONE Canopy Analytics AI-powered drone analytics solution that performs automated tree counting and classification, canopy and crown measurement, slope and contour analysis using LiDAR and DEM data, disease and stress detection, and exports structured Excel reports for plantation and agriculture decision-making.
• Advanced Sensor Technologies (IoT Smart Sensors) Suite of IoT-enabled smart sensors covering water quality monitoring (pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, contaminants), soil health analysis (moisture, nutrients, temperature), environmental pollution detection (air quality, gas leaks, emissions), landslide early warning (geospatial), and weather and climate sensing.
• Customized IoT Systems Industry-specific customised IoT solution design covering Healthcare (remote patient monitoring, smart hospital automation), Solar System Maintenance (panel cleaning, performance tracking), Smart City (intelligent traffic lights, public safety, automated energy grids), Industrial IoT (machine health tracking, warehouse management, predictive analytics), and Smart Agriculture (automated irrigation, weather-based farming, livestock health monitoring).
• Subscription & Leasing / On-Demand Robot Crew / Technical Assistance Commercially-available support services around the robotics product line, including subscription and leasing options for time-bound robot access, on-demand robot crew deployment for engineer-operated field services (precision mapping, infrastructure inspection, search & rescue, agricultural management), and technical assistance for maintenance and additional services on deployed units.
• Training and Education Kit Robotic training kit designed to enhance hands-on education and equip learners with the skills needed for a tech-driven future, complementing A2Tech's robotics product line for educational institutions and learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Selected as 1 of 9 finalists from 65 applicants for Tech Planter Malaysia 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability27 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTM is the parent academic institution from which A2Tech was spun off in January 2021. A2Tech's Malaysia HQ is physically located inside UTM's Faculty of Engineering (V01, Block B, 2nd Floor, 81310 Johor Bahru), supporting deep R&D collaboration and access to university talent and facilities.
• PatsbercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and co-development partner for the Oil2Wang™ IoT kiosk. A2Tech designed, built, and integrated the IoT/AI kiosk for Patsber's used cooking oil collection network, with Patsber operating distribution. A2Tech explicitly states Oil2Wang was created for Patsber and can be scaled to nationwide networks.
• Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner/client on the A2Tech website, alongside deployment relevance of X3CATOR-R for HAZMAT operations and surveillance/rescue robotics.
• FlexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed in the website 'Clients & Partners' logo strip as a partner relationship.
• JCorp (Johor Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a partner on the A2Tech website; given A2Tech's Johor Bahru HQ and agriculture-tech focus, the relationship likely supports regional development in Johor.
• MedivestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner on the A2Tech website, with potential alignment to healthcare/hospital IoT solutions offered by A2Tech.
• Sains (Sainsbury's-related / Malaysian entity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner on the A2Tech website 'Clients & Partners' logo strip.
• MyVenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the A2Tech website, in line with MyVentures' role as a Malaysian startup enabler.
• Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Defence University of Malaysia listed as a partner on the A2Tech website, with relevance to A2Tech's surveillance and HAZMAT robotics portfolio.
• MYHackathonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecurring hackathon program relationship; A2Tech was Winner of MYHackathon 2022 and Finalist of MYHackathon Cohort 2 in 2024, and co-hosted 'Launching MYHACKATHON' news item on 23 Sept 2024.
• MRANTI (Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year engagement: A2Tech participated in MRANTI Supercharge Roadshow (16 Jan 2023) and won MRANTI World Engineering Day (9 June 2023). MRANTI is featured as a partner on the homepage.
• PETRONAS (FutureTech 3.0)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA2Tech was selected among 20 Asia Pacific startups for the 16-week hybrid PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0 accelerator program, co-organised with StartupX, focused on energy innovation and sustainable solutions, with participation in Energy Asia 2023.
• Malaysian Technology Development Centre (MTDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTDC leadership visited A2Tech on 5 February 2025 as part of ongoing engagement around technology commercialisation and development support.
• Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA2Tech held talks with Iskandar Investment Berhad on 25 February 2025, exploring collaboration in the Iskandar Malaysia region (Johor).
• Rajant CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration announced on 27 February 2025 with Rajant Corporation (US-based provider of kinetic mesh wireless networking) — integration likely aimed at enhancing communication and networking for A2Tech's surveillance and field robots.
• Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA2Tech hosted delegates from Universiti Brunei Darussalam on 31 May 2023, indicating cross-border academic collaboration and exposure of A2Tech's robotics portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Tevel Aerobotics: Israeli developer of autonomous flying fruit-picking robots addressing agricultural labour shortages. Directly comparable to A2Tech's palm oil mechanisation strategy (RHINO-F FFB collector, RHINO-L loose fruit) targeting labour-strapped tree-crop agriculture.
• Robotics Plus: New Zealand-based company building autonomous agricultural and industrial robotics (including orchard robotics and unmanned ground vehicles) with a modular platform approach. Highly comparable to A2Tech's RHINO platform strategy in agriculture and its multi-vertical robotics positioning.
• ANYbotics: Swiss maker of ANYmal, an autonomous legged robot used for industrial inspection in hazardous environments (oil & gas, power, mining). Direct overlap with A2Tech's X3CATOR surveillance and HAZMAT reconnaissance positioning for industrial facility inspection.
• Clearpath Robotics: Provider of mobile robotic platforms (Husky, Jackal, Warthog) widely used for research and industrial inspection applications, including hazardous environments. Closely comparable to A2Tech's INSPECTO-D and X3CATOR modular ground robotics approach to dirty/dangerous jobs.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Global leader in commercial and industrial drones; A2Tech already integrates DJI's Matrice 350 RTK for its aerial service business. Comparable as the dominant drone platform incumbent against which A2Tech's I-DRONE canopy analytics and aerial services compete and layer.
• Sarcos Robotics: US-based developer of industrial and defence-grade robotic systems (Guardian XO, Guardian XT) for hazardous and difficult tasks. Overlaps with A2Tech's surveillance/HAZMAT value proposition and defence partnerships (UPNM) but at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Boston Dynamics: US-based leader in mobile robotics (Spot quadruped, Stretch) widely deployed for industrial inspection and warehouse automation. Overlaps with A2Tech's autonomous inspection and surveillance ambitions and represents the global benchmark for hazardous-environment robotics.
• Trimble: Global provider of precision agriculture, geospatial, and industrial IoT solutions including drone-based analytics and farm management software. Comparable to A2Tech's I-DRONE canopy analytics, I-CCTV smart-city analytics, and precision agriculture IoT offerings, but at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Ecoppia: Israel-based provider of robotic solar panel cleaning and maintenance solutions for utility-scale solar farms. Comparable to A2Tech's modular robotics approach to repetitive outdoor industrial tasks and its stated solar maintenance IoT vertical, though focused on a single use case.

Others

• Chasing Innovation Technology: Chinese maker of consumer and prosumer underwater ROVs (M2 PRO is already re-branded as A2Tech's INSPECTO-UF2). A2Tech is both a customer (white-label/resale) and a peer in underwater inspection services, providing a useful comparison for A2Tech's underwater service business economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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