Saga Robotics
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Oslo, Norway · Est. 2016 · 2 models registered · 6 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Saga Robotics: 2 models, 6 deployments across 2 regions, $32.7M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
see investors →
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Saga Robotics is a Norwegian agricultural robotics company developing the Thorvald autonomous robot platform for UV-C mildew treatment and data-driven farm automation. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Pal Johan From and Dr. Lars Grimstad, the company operates a Robots-as-a-Service model across UK tabletop strawberry farms and California vineyards, treating approximately 30% of UK tabletop strawberries and 2,500+ acres of US grapevines. Saga Robotics has raised over $33 million from investors including Praesidium Agri-FoodTech, Aker Capital, and Nysno Climate Investments.
Clean safety record across 6 verified deployments. Funded with institutional backing on record. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Saga Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO, Founder & Chief Product Officer
Co-founder
CEO
Founding Team
sole
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Thorvald at Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (Clock House Farm / East Scryne Farm / Chambers Farm)[OPERATIONAL]
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (Clock House Farm / East Scryne Farm / Chambers Farm) · Jan 1, 2020
- Thorvald at Paso Robles, California, USA (Castoro Cellars)[OPERATIONAL]
Paso Robles, California, USA (Castoro Cellars) · Jan 1, 2023
- Thorvald at Paso Robles, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Paso Robles, California, USA · Jan 1, 2023
- Thorvald at Kent, England, UK[OPERATIONAL]
Kent, England, UK · Jan 1, 2022
- Thorvald at Hopland, Mendocino County, California, USA (Bonterra Organic Estates)[PILOT]
Hopland, Mendocino County, California, USA (Bonterra Organic Estates) · Jan 1, 2025
- Thorvald at Hopland, California, USA[PILOT]
Hopland, California, USA · Apr 20, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Saga Robotics?
Saga Robotics is a Norwegian agricultural robotics company developing the Thorvald autonomous robot platform for UV-C mildew treatment and data-driven farm automation. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Pal Johan From and Dr. Lars Grimstad, the company operates a Robots-as-a-Service model across UK tabletop strawberry farms and California vineyards, treating approximately 30% of UK tabletop strawberries and 2,500+ acres of US grapevines. Saga Robotics has raised over $33 million from investors including Praesidium Agri-FoodTech, Aker Capital, and Nysno Climate Investments.
What does Saga Robotics make?
Saga Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Thorvald, Thorvald (Saga Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Saga Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Saga Robotics building in the same form factors include DJI, Naio Technologies, WORX Landroid, Carbon Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Saga Robotics?
Pal Johan From is the ceo of Saga Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Saga Robotics headquartered?
Saga Robotics is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
How much funding has Saga Robotics raised?
Saga Robotics has raised approximately $33M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Saga Robotics operate robots?
Saga Robotics operates 6 verified deployments, including at Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (Clock House Farm / East Scryne Farm / Chambers Farm), Paso Robles, California, USA (Castoro Cellars), Hopland, Mendocino County, California, USA (Bonterra Organic Estates).
How many robots has Saga Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 6 verified Saga Robotics deployments on record at sites including Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (Clock House Farm / East Scryne Farm / Chambers Farm), Paso Robles, California, USA (Castoro Cellars), Hopland, Mendocino County, California, USA (Bonterra Organic Estates). 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 Saga Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Saga Robotics ranks in roughly the top 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Saga Robotics safe?
Saga 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.