Sabanto

Sabanto develops autonomous farming technology, transforming conventional tractors into self-operating machines as a farming-as-a-service solution. This approach allows existing farm equipment to operate autonomously, enhancing efficiency and addressing labor shortages during critical planting and tillage seasons through retrofittable systems. The company's technology enables precision agriculture and optimizes field operations without requiring entirely new equipment fleets.

Founded by Craig Rupp, an electrical engineer with a background in farming, Sabanto emerged from the insight that agricultural challenges could be addressed by applying engineering principles to automate existing farm machinery. Rupp, who grew up on an Iowa farm, leveraged his technical expertise to bridge the gap between traditional agriculture and advanced robotics, aiming to solve practical problems faced by growers.

Sabanto primarily serves farmers, from family operations to larger commercial enterprises, who seek to optimize operations and manage labor more effectively. The company's mission is to create simple, safe, and cost-effective technologies that enable the future of agriculture, envisioning a more resilient agricultural ecosystem that empowers farmers for current and future challenges by fostering innovation and efficiency.