Robotics Plus
Steven Saunders is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in the technology and horticulture sectors. As the CEO and Founder of Robotics Plus Ltd since 2008, Steven has been instrumental in driving product innovation within the industry. In addition to leading Robotics Plus, Steven holds directorships at Miro Limited and WNT Ventures, the latter focusing on developing technology-based start-ups. Steven is also a Board Member of Priority 1, the economic development organization for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, and has held multiple leadership roles, including Managing Director of Plus Group Horticulture Limited, which integrates science and robotic technology in horticulture. Steven's tenure includes directorship positions at Rockit Global Limited, Pollen Plus (SI) Limited, and PlantTech Research Institute, reflecting a commitment to advancing robotics and AI in agriculture. Academically, Steven has enhanced their business acumen through executive programs at Stanford University and Macquarie Business School.
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Robotics Plus
Our story started in a small shed surrounded by orchards and farms in the heart of New Zealand’s thriving ag sector. This environment enables us to test our prototypes first hand, see the problems we need to solve in real life, and get instant feedback from farmers and agriculturalists. Our customers are across the fence. And they’ve seen a lot of innovation come and go. So they set incredibly high expectations. They know what works and what doesn’t – and won’t hesitate to tell you so. So we’ve always been driven to create solutions that are not just innovative but that perform. From what started with Steve (ag expert) and Alistair (tech expert), we’ve built a world-class team of specialists across ag, tech, and engineering. We’re still located in the heart of New Zealand’s thriving ag sector, but now we’re sending robots all over the world.