Egrobots Unveils Middle East’s First Fully Autonomous Harvesting Robot

Mohammed Fathy

Last updated 10-05-2026

4 min

Egrobots unveiled Egypt’s first fully autonomous agricultural harvesting robot, built by local engineers.

The machine uses AI, computer vision and navigation to harvest crops.

It runs 24/7, lifting up to 160 kilograms per hour.

The launch signals a shift from importing tech to building “Physical AI” locally.

Scaling across farms is the next test, amid wider Vision 2030 ambitions.

There is something quietly powerful about seeing a product stamped, in effect, “100% Egyptian hands”. This week, that feeling became very real as Egrobots unveiled what is being described as the first fully autonomous agricultural harvesting robot developed in Egypt, and, notably, in the Arab world too.

Egrobots, known in local tech circles for its work in DeepTech and intelligent robotics, said the machine was designed and built entirely by Egyptian engineers. It’s a bold milestone. And in a region where we often talk about importing advanced technology, this time the script flips.

At its core, the robot combines computer vision, artificial intelligence and autonomous navigation. In simple terms, it can “see” crops, identify which ones are ripe, calculate the most efficient route through a field, and carry out the harvest with minimal human intervention. That alone would be impressive. But the design goes further: it can be fitted with up to four robotic arms operating at once, reaching a productivity rate of around 160 kilograms per hour. It can also run around the clock, 24/7.

For farmers dealing with seasonal labour shortages and rising costs, that’s not just clever tech – it’s practical. Autonomous agriculture is picking up pace worldwide, relying on real-time data and rapid decision-making to improve yields and cut waste. Egrobots’ entry into this space feels spot on for the moment. And believe it or not, it signals a shift from simply using AI tools to actually building deep, hardware-based solutions locally.

Eng. Akhlad Al-Abhar, Co-founder and CEO of Egrobots, has described the launch as a step towards embedding intelligent systems into the region’s agricultural backbone. The broader aim, he indicated, is to support digital transformation and sustainability efforts across Egypt and the Middle East, showing that local talent can compete globally when it comes to advanced robotics.

I’ve seen, over the years covering startups for Arageek, how many founders begin with software because hardware feels like a bit of a faff, expensive, complex, risky. So watching a homegrown team move confidently into Physical AI, where algorithms meet metal and motors, is genuinely encouraging. I reckon this is where long-term value can be built, even if the road is tougher.

Egrobots itself was founded as a specialist in what it calls “Physical AI” and autonomous systems, with a team bringing together more than 50 years of accumulated experience in robotics and industrial technology. This isn’t a weekend experiment; it’s the result of years of engineering groundwork.

The company has previously rolled out working models in the real world, including a traffic robot developed in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Interior. It is also a graduate of the Google for Startups programme and part of NVIDIA’s Inception network, which gives it a foothold in the global innovation ecosystem – not bad at all for a Cairo-rooted outfit.

On the flip side, scaling such technology across vast agricultural lands will be the real test. Deployment, service, financing… these are never simple. But the direction of travel is clear. The firm is now working on advanced humanoid robots and manufacturing solutions as well, aligning its work with Vision 2030 ambitions around automation and digital transformation in the region.

For Egypt and its startup scene, this launch feels more than symbolic. It’s a reminder that deep innovation is not the preserve of Silicon Valley or East Asia. Sometimes, it grows right here – in our own baclkyard – powered by engineers who quietly decide to build what others only import. And that, frankly, is something to watch closely.

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