ICRISAT Applauds XMachines' Milestone on Shark Tank India
Supporting Innovation in Agriculture
XMachines, a robotics and AI company incubated at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), has successfully leveraged the invaluable support provided by the institute to take the business to the next level.
XMachines recently showcased its pioneering concept on Shark Tank India, featuring compact, autonomous AI-driven robots designed to revolutionize various agricultural tasks like seeding, weeding, spraying, and planting.
Acknowledging the crucial need to enhance innovation in agriculture, the team at the ICRISAT Agribusiness and Innovation Platform warmly welcomed Flic Farm Pvt Ltd to its incubation program. Operating under the brand XMachines, the company has been on a collaborative journey with ICRISAT since July 2019.
"At the ICRISAT Agri-Business and Innovation Platform, we empower and support entrepreneurs with incubation facilities, scientific expertise, field facilities, and networking capabilities," shared Dr Victor Afari-Sefa, Acting Deputy Director General of Research & Research Program Director for Enabling Systems Transformation at ICRISAT.
"Through this collaboration with ICRISAT, XMachines has fine-tuned its product and gained a deep understanding of the ground-level challenges in agricultural farming,” added Dr Afari-Sefa.
XMachines' flagship product, the X100, is a versatile agricultural robot capable of handling every aspect of farming, from seeding to harvesting, using a range of smart attachments. Designed to be adaptable across different crops, the X100 is already proving its worth in various settings, including vegetable crops, orchards, floricultural crops, and commercial crops.
Mr Trivikram Kumar D., Founder of XMachines, emphasized the urgency of adopting advanced technologies and scientific practices to achieve sustainable agricultural goals.
"Over the past 7 years, XMachines has been dedicated to achieving agricultural sustainability at scale. Our success on platforms like Shark Tank and the growing global interest in our products signal a promising future for tech-driven agriculture," remarked Mr Kumar D.
XMachines' products are currently gaining momentum in India and attracting attention from international markets in Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA. This recognition marks a noteworthy step forward in the journey towards sustainable farming practices worldwide.
Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Jacqueline d'Arros Hughes, congratulated all parties on the significant milestone.
"I commend the team for seizing this opportunity to showcase the transformative potential of innovation in driving positive change within agriculture," said Dr Hughes. "ICRISAT continues to stand by XMachines and similar innovations emerging from startups and SMEs, committed to making farming more economical and sustainable."
View the Shark Tank episode on Sony Liv here (minute 16:02 - 32:49)
For more information on XMachines, please contact:
Mr Trivikram Kumar D., Founder of XMachines
E: [email protected]
W: xmachines.ai
www.xmachines.ai For media inquiries, please contact:
