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4AG Robotics

Autonomous mushroom harvesting robots with data

Robotics Software Co-op

Winter 2027Updated on 10/24/2026
$25.00 - $31.00/hr+ Relocation assistance
Internship
Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
In PersonRelocation financial assistance is available for students moving to Salmon Arm for the term.
AI & Machine LearningRobotics & Autonomous Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or related co-op program.
  • Experience with C++.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Git.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain C++ code for robotic and data systems.
  • Collaborate with team members on algorithm development for perception and control.
  • Write unit tests and perform code reviews to ensure high-quality software.
  • Assist with integration and testing on real robots in the lab and at farms.
  • Support data collection, analysis, and visualization for system improvements.
  • Work with modern development tools, including Git and Docker, in a Linux environment.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, release planning, and design discussions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Python and TypeScript is a bonus.

About the company

4AG Robotics sells autonomous harvesting robots designed for mushroom farms. The vision-guided robots pick, trim, and pack mushrooms around the clock and can retrofit onto existing Dutch-rack shelving to avoid new farm infrastructure; they use AI vision, precision suction grippers, and motion control, while collecting data to map mushrooms and optimize yields. The company differentiates itself by focusing on the mushroom sector, offering retrofit-compatible automation with data-driven insights, including disease detection to protect quality. Its goal is to scale manufacturing, expand globally, and help growers reduce labor costs and increase production efficiency.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$44.8M

Headquarters

Salmon Arm, Canada

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • 4AG raised C$40 million on July 29, 2025, after C$17.5 million in 2023.
  • The company sold 53 robots by July 2025 and held deposits for 40 more.
  • New capital funds AI yield optimization, disease detection, and manufacturing expansion in Salmon Arm.

What critics are saying

  • Mushroom farms can switch vendors; losing Highline, Monaghan, or South Mill would crush demand.
  • Production sold out through February 2026 creates delivery risk if manufacturing slips in 2026.
  • A failed U.S. or Netherlands launch would stall expansion and expose 4AG’s narrow category dependence.

What makes 4AG Robotics unique

  • 4AG’s autonomous harvesters retrofit existing Dutch-rack farms, avoiding costly greenhouse rebuilds.
  • Its robots pick, trim, and pack mushrooms 24/7 with vision-guided suction grippers.
  • By May 2026, Nick Pattinson replaced Sean O’Connor, sharpening execution for global scale.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Gym Membership
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Blueprint Newspapers Limited
Aug 10th, 2025
4AG Robotics gets $40M for AI robots

4AG Robotics, a B.C.-based startup, received a $40 million investment to advance its AI-driven mushroom harvesting robots, addressing agricultural labor shortages. Located in Salmon Arm, the company aims to increase its autonomous robots from 16 to 100 within a year. These robots operate 24/7, using AI cameras and suction cups to harvest mushrooms, a sector facing acute labor challenges due to demanding conditions.

Annex Business Media
Jul 30th, 2025
4AG Robotics raises $40M in Series B financing

SALMON ARM - On Jul. 29, 4AG Robotics, involved in autonomous mushroom harvesting, announced the close of its $40 million CAD Series B financing, led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, with support from new investor Voyager Capital and existing investors InBC, Emmertech, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund, Jim Richardson Family Office, Stray Dog Capital and Seraph Group.

PR Newswire
Jul 29th, 2025
4AG Robotics Raises $40 Million Series B to Accelerate Global Adoption of Autonomous Mushroom Harvesting

/PRNewswire/ - 4AG Robotics, the global pioneer in fully autonomous mushroom harvesting, today announced the close of its $40 million CAD Series B financing,...

Black Press Media
Jul 29th, 2025
4AG Robotics Expands with $40M Investment

4AG Robotics, a Salmon Arm-based company, is expanding with a $40M investment led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, with support from Voyager Capital and existing investors. This follows a $17.5M round in 2023, totaling $57.5M raised in two years. The funds will support scaling operations and expanding global presence, with new deployments in the Netherlands and the US. A 32,000 sq. ft. facility is being renovated to enhance work environment and accommodate growth.

BetaKit
Nov 15th, 2023
TechBrew rebrands to 4AG, nabs $17.5M to build mushroom-picking robots

Salmon Arm, BC-based mushroom-picking tech startup TechBrew Robotics has changed its name to 4AG Robotics and secured $17.5 million CAD in Series A funding.