Coming, an IT company from Niš, recently received a prestigious international award for its innovative agricultural robotic platform, AgAR, which is soon to enter serial production. AgAR is a universal, fully electric robot designed to perform a wide range of agricultural tasks—including planting, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting—offering a more versatile and affordable solution compared to similar European products.
At the 30th Agrotech International Agriculture and Forestry Fair in Poland, Coming was recognized for combining cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in AgAR. The project began in 2022 through collaboration with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Niš and received support from the Serbian Ministry of Science, NALED’s Startech program, and the European Union.
AgAR stands out for its ability to adjust its clearance from 220 to 750 millimeters, enabling it to work on various crops and use traditional agricultural attachments without hydraulics. Powered by four 1.5 kW motors, it can carry loads up to 500 kg, operate continuously for 24 hours using quick-swap batteries, and handle slopes up to 25 degrees—addressing difficult terrain challenges.
The robot supports precision agriculture by integrating devices such as UVC radiation equipment for weed control without chemicals. Its AI-driven software collects data to help farmers make timely, informed decisions.
Coming demonstrated AgAR’s capabilities last year at a vineyard, showcasing tasks like mowing, weed removal, spraying, and robotic picking. The company plans further demonstrations in North Macedonia and Slovenia and will present AgAR at fairs in Hanover and Novi Sad, partnering with Agromehanika, which manufactures the mechanical parts and provides European distribution.
AgAR is competitively priced at €60,000 for the base model and €90,000 with attachments—approximately half the cost of similar robots from France, Italy, or the Netherlands. Delivery time is just three months. Coming is also pursuing sales through the IPARD program, with first deals expected by late 2025, emphasizing that state subsidies will be crucial for wider adoption.
