Motivo AgTech
Your dedicated development partner for advanced agricultural technology. From precision farming equipment to autonomous field robotics and sustainable energy integration, Motivo helps bring the next generation of AgTech innovations to life.
From Clean Sheet to Field Deployment
Modern agriculture faces challenges that demand smarter solutions. Feeding a growing population while conserving resources requires advances in automation, electrification, and data-driven systems. The path from concept to a validated AgTech platform requires careful design trade-offs between performance, durability, and cost.
Motivo delivers speed and clarity. We combine early system architecture with rapid prototyping, parallel hardware and software development, and in-house testing. Whether the challenge is building autonomous tractors, designing precision crop-handling systems, or developing next-generation energy storage for field operations, Motivo provides the expertise to accelerate progress.
Our cross-functional engineering team integrates mechanical design, robotics, power systems, and embedded controls into cohesive solutions. By working as an extension of your team, we reduce risk, shorten timelines, and help you deliver proven AgTech systems to market.
Full Subsystem
Ownership
Systems-Level
Integration
Agile Field Iteration
100% Client-Owned IP
We deliver complete ownership of agricultural subsystems, managing the complexity of design, prototyping, and testing so your internal team can stay focused on core farming innovations and business strategy.
Motivo unifies robotics, energy systems, computer vision, and controls into integrated solutions. Every decision is made with efficiency, reliability, and scalability in mind so your AgTech platform succeeds in real-world conditions.
Our rapid design, build, and test cycles are tailored for agricultural environments, enabling us to identify challenges early and deliver field-ready prototypes that translate quickly into production solutions.
We ensure that all intellectual property remains entirely yours. Every idea, design, and solution developed with Motivo belongs to you, giving you complete control and long-term flexibility.
Our AgTech Capabilities
We offer full-stack support or can plug into specific areas of your development pipeline.
System Architecture & Requirements Definition
From concept to roadmap, we define system scope, performance specifications, and rollout plans tailored to agricultural applications. Our team collaborates closely with your stakeholders to document functional requirements, balance technical trade-offs related to durability and environmental constraints, and deliver an actionable architecture. This establishes a clear foundation that supports efficient implementation and reduces program risk across all stages of your AgTech development.
Energy Storage &
Electrification
We develop custom energy systems, battery integrations, and hybrid power solutions to support mobile and stationary AgTech platforms. From designing thermal and power management systems for outdoor environments to integrating renewable charging infrastructure and battery-swappable designs, our solutions enhance field uptime, resilience, and operational efficiency in sustainable ways.
Autonomous & Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
Whether you are developing autonomous tractors, field robots, or semi-autonomous crop platforms, we provide end-to-end design and integration. Our engineers tackle perception, navigation, powertrain, and safety-critical control systems with field-hardened reliability. By delivering complete vehicle platforms or modular subsystems, we help clients test, refine, and scale their AgTech innovations more quickly and confidently.
Embedded Software & Control Systems
Our embedded software architecture and control engineering deliver intelligent, autonomous behaviors for agricultural systems. This includes navigation algorithms for field paths, precision motion control, sensing, and real-time diagnostics. By building these capabilities into your platform’s core, we ensure reliable connectivity, adaptability, and operational safety in complex environments.
Computer Vision & Crop Handling
Our vision systems bring automation to delicate and variable agricultural workflows. We design systems capable of detecting and sorting produce, guiding manipulators for picking or alignment, and adapting to inconsistent lighting, color, and texture. By integrating advanced AI models, real-time image processing, and robust sensor hardware, we enable high-speed, high-accuracy automation that performs reliably in real-world farm conditions.
Prototypes & Custom Test Systems
We accelerate innovation with field-ready prototyping and bespoke test systems engineered to handle real agricultural challenges. Our in-house fabrication methods, such as rapid CNC machining and modular test rigs—allow us to iterate quickly and validate system performance under various conditions. This approach ensures your system is not just concept-ready, but deployment-ready.
Proven in Complex,
High-Stakes Environments
Monarch Tractor
An autonomous tractor built for the future of farming.
The Challenge:
Develop a robust platform capable of operating autonomously in unique and unpredictable outdoor environments while maintaining durability, efficiency, and safety.
The Motivo Solution:
Motivo partnered with Monarch Tractor to design and integrate critical subsystems, including autonomy-enabling technologies and control systems. Through rapid iteration and in-house testing, Motivo accelerated Monarch’s path to commercial deployment and proved the viability of autonomous farming.
Key Services Provided:
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System Architecture & Requirements Definition
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Embedded Software & Controls
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Energy Storage & Power Systems
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Prototypes & Test Systems
Who We Work With
We have supported startups and enterprise players alike.
An Engineering Partner for Your Entire Team
For Founders
& CTOs
Instantly add a seasoned engineering team, letting you scale up without the overhead and delay of recruiting. Our parallel path approach accelerates your roadmap and provides the flexibility to pivot as you learn, while your core team stays focused. As always, you retain 100% of the intellectual property we develop for you.
For VPs &
Directors of Engineering
Bring us a fully scoped project or work with us to conceptualize an idea from scratch. We can take ownership of a complete subsystem, like an autonomous tractor or a custom drivetrain, and deliver a fully integrated solution with complete documentation, freeing your team to focus on core architecture.
For Programmatic &
Supply Chain Leads
We provide reliable execution and clear communication, focused on burning down program risk and hitting critical milestones. Our DFM approach ensures a smooth handoff. We are also the partner you call for 'rescue engineering', ready to jump in when another vendor has failed or is behind schedule, getting your program back on track.
Let's Build the Future of Farming!
Whether you have a fully scoped project or just the beginning of an idea, our senior engineering leads are ready to listen. Schedule a brief, confidential consultation to discuss your technical challenges and program goals. Together, we can determine if Motivo is the right partner to help you reach your next milestone.