What if, in the future, our fields were tended not by people or drones spraying chemicals, but by smart robots working silently through the night?
That future is already here — and its name is Thorvald.
Developed by Saga Robotics in Norway and the UK, Thorvald is an autonomous robot that treats plants without a single drop of chemicals.
Instead of conventional fungicides, it uses UV-C light to combat diseases — operating at night, when powdery mildew on grapes and strawberries is most vulnerable.
No heavy artillery of chemicals — just gentle flashes of light that destroy fungal spores without harming humans or the surrounding environment.
And there’s no risk to beneficial insects, which are vital for the health of ecosystems.
Today, Thorvald is already working in plantations across the UK and the United States, helping farmers grow berries and grapes while significantly reducing — or even eliminating — the use of chemical treatments.
As a bonus, the robot collects detailed data on plant health and helps predict crop yields — a true digital agronomist!
Smart light instead of toxic sprayers — this is what the future of agriculture should look like.
Learn more here.
