SolutionUpdated on 20 March 2026
CropKit, a modular, open-source agricultural tool ecosystem
product & business development at npk design
About
CropKit is the future of smart, modular micro tractors, built on a compact electric platform tailored for small farms. It supports the gradual adoption of precision technologies, enabling farmers to stay autonomous, productive, and ecologically responsible.
At the heart of CropKit is CropKit Base – a lightweight, silent electric platform powered by two hub motors. Its low weight reduces soil compaction while covering all core tractor functions – and more. A standardised interface allows tool-free attachment of various modules. The platform features a front lever with a custom four-bar linkage system, where the follower is integrated into the crank. This internal parallelogram keeps the coupler arm vertical, enabling precise tool height and adjustable ground clearance for different crop stages. CropKit offers three control modes: manual with CropKit Walk (like a two-wheel tractor), remote via smartphone and Wi-Fi with CropKit Remote, or fully autonomous with CropKit Pilot using RTK-GPS and an RGB-D camera. Farmers can choose or gradually upgrade their preferred autonomy level. Beyond standard tools like ploughs and cultivators, CropKit supports a wide range of modules (see image) to expand its functionality.
CropKit on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1126804090
Type
- Artificial Intelligence for agriculture
- Robotics & Automation
- Precision farming technologies
- Energy efficiency solutions
- Quality monitoring systems
- Sustainable production technologies
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Organisation
Leiden, Netherlands
Similar opportunities
Challenge
Labour shortage and rising operational costs in stone fruit orchards
- Automation needs
- Precision agriculture
- Productivity optimisation
Victor Palau Bosch
Farmer & CEO at PalauGoldFruits SL
Solution
- IoT & Smart Sensors
- Robotics & Automation
- Smart irrigation systems
- Quality monitoring systems
- Energy efficiency solutions
- Precision farming technologies
- Sustainable production technologies
- Data analytics & predictive modelling
- Artificial Intelligence for agriculture
Marcel Vroom
product & business development at npk design
Solution
Automatic Variable Rate Application for Precision Agriculture in Orchards
- Robotics & Automation
- Farm management software
- Quality monitoring systems
- Precision farming technologies
- Decision Support Systems (DSS)
- Sustainable production technologies
- Data analytics & predictive modelling
- Artificial Intelligence for agriculture
- Traceability & supply chain digitalisation
Eduard Quiñones
CTO at Talptech SL