Antobot
[ACTIVE]HQ: Chelmsford, UK · Est. 2019 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Antobot: 2 models, $4.5M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$5M
Headquarters
Chelmsford, UK
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Chelmsford-based agricultural robotics startup developing AI-driven autonomous robotics and robot control units (brains) for sustainable agriculture. Founded by Dr Howard Wu (CEO) and Dr Ke Lu (CTO), Antobot received GBP1.5M in funding from DEFRA and Innovate UK for developing affordable robotics solutions for the farming industry.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Antobot.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Antobot?
Chelmsford-based agricultural robotics startup developing AI-driven autonomous robotics and robot control units (brains) for sustainable agriculture. Founded by Dr Howard Wu (CEO) and Dr Ke Lu (CTO), Antobot received GBP1.5M in funding from DEFRA and Innovate UK for developing affordable robotics solutions for the farming industry.
What does Antobot make?
Antobot has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Antobot Agri Robot, Antobot Robot (Antobot builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Antobot publicly traded?
Antobot is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Operates a Shanghai on the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Antobot?
Howard Wu is the ceo of Antobot, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Antobot?
Antobot has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Operates a Shanghai (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Antobot headquartered?
Antobot is headquartered in Chelmsford, UK.
How much funding has Antobot raised?
Antobot has raised approximately $5M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Antobot?
Antobot is owned by Operates a Shanghai, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Antobot operate robots?
Antobot 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 Antobot a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Antobot ranks in roughly the top 93% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Antobot founded?
Antobot was founded in 2019.
Is Antobot safe?
Antobot 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.