We are

CRUX AGRIBOTICS

Our Robotics, Computer Vision, Data & AI technologies enable a world where fruits and vegetables are processed more safely with less resources.

Higher yields. Less waste. Future Proof. Sustainable

Crux Agribotics joins VDL Groep

Since July 3rd, 2025, Crux Agribotics has become part of VDL Groep.

VDL Groep is an international industrial developer and producer of high-tech products, headquartered in Brainport Eindhoven and active in 20 countries.

Our purpose

Our technology roadmap of Robotics, Computer Vision, Data & AI enable greenhouse horticulture and fresh produce markets to scale production yields per square meter, reduce waste and safeguard quality. All intermediate steps can be tracked and traced across value chains.

Adoption of advanced technology and automation key to address resource scarcity and yield optimization

Short term challenges and drivers

Increased food safety concerns

Human labor increasingly costly, scarce and the largest source of virus distribution

Cultivation knowledge limited and not scalable

Demand for organic cultivation and residue free crops

Increasing quality and traceability requirements from value chain, retail and consumers

Increasing social responsibility

Our story

Crux Agribotics is an AgTech company, delivering advanced automation with Robotics, Computer Vision, Data & AI. We are part of VDL Groep.

Strength through cooperation. This is the cornerstone of VDL Groep, the international industrial family business with its headquarters in Brainport Eindhoven. Founded in 1953, over 70 years ago, the company has been run by the third generation since 2017. VDL Groep has over 14,000 employees and is active in 20 countries.