Niqo Robotics
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Niqo Robotics: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $22.2M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
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Headquarters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Niqo Robotics (formerly TartanSense) is a Bengaluru-based agricultural robotics company developing AI-powered precision spraying and weeding robots. Founded in 2015 by Jaisimha Rao, the company's RoboSpray and RoboWeeder products use proprietary Niqo Sense computer vision to provide millimeter-accurate spot-spraying, reducing agrochemical use for smallholder and specialty-crop farmers. The company has 50+ units operating in India and 11 deployed in California, Arizona, and Georgia.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
- • ROI CLAIM
- • 12-18 months payback period
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Niqo Robotics.
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FAQ
What is Niqo Robotics?
Niqo Robotics (formerly TartanSense) is a Bengaluru-based agricultural robotics company developing AI-powered precision spraying and weeding robots. Founded in 2015 by Jaisimha Rao, the company's RoboSpray and RoboWeeder products use proprietary Niqo Sense computer vision to provide millimeter-accurate spot-spraying, reducing agrochemical use for smallholder and specialty-crop farmers. The company has 50+ units operating in India and 11 deployed in California, Arizona, and Georgia.
What does Niqo Robotics make?
Niqo Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Niqo RoboSpray (Niqo Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Niqo Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Niqo Robotics building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Niqo Robotics?
Jaisimha Rao is the ceo of Niqo Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Niqo Robotics headquartered?
Niqo Robotics is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
How much funding has Niqo Robotics raised?
Niqo Robotics has raised approximately $22M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Niqo Robotics operate robots?
Niqo Robotics operates 2 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Niqo Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Niqo Robotics deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Niqo Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Niqo Robotics ranks in roughly the top 33% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Niqo Robotics safe?
Niqo Robotics 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.