Aigen
[ACTIVE]HQ: Richland, Washington · Est. 2020 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Aigen: 1 model, $19.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$19M
Headquarters
Richland, Washington
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Aigen is a Richland, Washington-based agricultural robotics company developing solar-powered, AI-driven autonomous robots for chemical-free weed control. Founded in 2020 by Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee, Aigen's robots have covered 20,000+ acres and raised 2M+ in funding to scale operations.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
- AMR
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Aigen.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-Founder
Co-founder & CTO
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Aigen?
Aigen is a Richland, Washington-based agricultural robotics company developing solar-powered, AI-driven autonomous robots for chemical-free weed control. Founded in 2020 by Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee, Aigen's robots have covered 20,000+ acres and raised 2M+ in funding to scale operations.
What does Aigen make?
Aigen has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Element (Aigen builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Aigen?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Aigen building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Aigen?
Kenny Lee is the ceo of Aigen, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Aigen headquartered?
Aigen is headquartered in Richland, Washington, USA.
How much funding has Aigen raised?
Aigen has raised approximately $19M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Aigen operate robots?
Aigen is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Aigen a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Aigen ranks in roughly the top 62% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Aigen founded?
Aigen was founded in 2020.
Is Aigen safe?
Aigen has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.