Humanoid robots are beginning to enter controlled-environment farming, following Agroz’s launch of Agroz Robotics in collaboration with UBTECH Robotics. The initiative was announced in Kuala Lumpur and introduces UBTECH’s humanoid robot Walker S into Agroz’s vertical farming operations.
According to Agroz, Walker S will be integrated into Agroz OS, the company’s farm operating system, to automate tasks such as seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and crop management. The company stated that the automation is intended to improve productivity, reduce reliance on manual labour, and support consistent crop output.
Agroz CEO Gerard Lim said the collaboration is part of the company’s effort to incorporate robotics and artificial intelligence into its farming ecosystem, adding that the Malaysian government has supported the development of such technologies. UBTECH executive Leon Li said the partnership applies the company’s robotics technologies to agricultural settings.
Agroz said the integration with UBTECH’s systems will allow modular robotic solutions to be deployed across vertical farms, smart greenhouses, and hybrid indoor-outdoor facilities in Southeast Asia. The company stated that the approach aligns with Malaysia’s food security goals and supports Agroz’s expansion strategy.
