Dogtooth’s fifth generation robot was featured in a recent Financial Times article. We are enormously proud to be a part of Dyson Farming ‘s efforts to produce sensational British strawberries this Christmas.
We are looking for a talented lead electronics engineer to head our electronics delivery, working as part of our exceptionally skilled and multi-disciplinary technology team. You will be responsible for (i) developing all electronic sub-systems used within our robots, including those for 3D imaging, sensor monitoring, safety management, and motor control, (ii) compliance with the relevant CE and EMC regulations as defined by our quality engineer, (iii) managing the electronics development process. (iv) managing the electronics roadmap
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To apply, please send your C.V. and cover letter to Sarah Kersey at recruitment@dogtoothtech.com.
We were thrilled to be one of 16 finalists, selected from over 100 entries across the UK, to participate in the inaugural Future of Food competition.
The competition brought together some of the country’s most innovative food and farming businesses, with each finalist invited to pitch their ideas live to a panel of industry experts and decision-makers at the historic Royal Geographical Society in London.
Future of Food Creator, Barney Mauleverer said, “The mega trends of the future – rising sea levels, shifting populations, threats to our economy, farming and climate, even space tourism are undeniable. But the food industry has a unique opportunity to lead the charge in solving these seismic shifts and crises. It’s incredibly inspiring to see so many young, up and coming innovators forging ahead.
Without the strength of big brands or budgets behind them, they’re making waves, pushing boundaries and showing the incredible talent this industry has to offer. That’s exactly what the Future of Food competition is here to celebrate: their passion, drive and game changing potential.
Dr Duncan Robertson, Founder & CEO of Dogtooth Technologies, leads a pioneering team that has spent eight years developing robots capable of harvesting delicate berry fruits as effectively as human pickers.
Well done to Duncan and the team on winning the Bronze Award!”
Dr Duncan Robertson on stage at the Royal Geographical Society.
Overview of Role
As the Office Manager, you will be the heartbeat of the office, ensuring seamless daily operations, coordinating essential office functions, and providing a welcoming working environment that fosters focus and productivity. This is a role for someone who thrives in a dynamic work environment — managing essential routine tasks while remaining flexible enough to take on exciting new projects as they arise.
If you’re a proactive problem-solver who focuses on getting things done with energy and enthusiasm, eager to support and contribute to a collaborative team, this role is for you. An exciting aspect of this role is that it can grow with the individual, allowing them to implement new ideas and take initiative in areas that match their interests i.e. in finance, HR, marketing, sales.
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If you would like to apply for this role, please send your C.V. and cover letter to recruitment@dogtoothtech.com
No agencies please
Earlier this year, Dogtooth’s Software CTO Anders Johansson Associate Professor in Engineering Mathematics at Bristol University very much enjoyed working with Bristol Engineering student, Ben Winstanley. Ben used a state-of-the-art computer vision approach to create detailed 3D models of complex plant geometry.
This ability is central to our robot’s ability to pick delicate berry fruits without damage to other parts of the plant. Rather than grasping the body of the fruit, our robots work by gripping and cutting their stalks – an approach that helps to minimize cross contamination and bruising (and that Dogtooth has patented worldwide). For the robot to position its cut/grip end effector with sufficient precision, it must form detailed and accurate 3D models in real time.
Dogtooth recently welcomed some members from Produced in Kent to a demonstration of robotic strawberry picking at a commercial farm in Kent. Members from a wide range of backgrounds enjoyed a presentation from our CEO Duncan Robertson outlining Dogtooth’s journey before seeing our robot fleet picking in the field.
Several generations of robots were on display, picking the everbearer crop highly effectively, as they do throughout the season. The first teams of fifth generation robots to be owned by farmers/growers will be delivered next year, which will be momentous for the soft fruit industry. Get in touch to find out more…
Would you like to be part of building a brand new industry? We are looking for a Buyer-Planner (BP) to support our rapidly growing technology business.
Overview of Role
The BP will ensure that materials are available for the manufacturing team to meet the
requirements of robot build and field support for deployment. This involves timely engagement with new designs, quotation, purchasing, receiving, inspection and disposition.
It may include build and test of kits and subassemblies.
Demand comes from triggers from part usage and planned procurement for scheduled build of released products and new product launches.
The BP will also ensure (in conjunction with the Lead Build Technician) that a resource levelled production plan is made and delivered.
The BP will ensure stock accuracy through kanban system and stock checks.
The BP will contribute to testing/commissioning production (up to 50% time)
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Immediate:
Will develop to include:
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If you would like to apply for this role, please send your C.V. and covering letter to recruitment@dogtoothtech.com
Our CEO Duncan Robertson was delighted to participate in this week’s episode of The FoodTalk Show with Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL and Oliver Lloyd – and to discuss Dogtooth’s on-going progress in the area of dextrous harvest automation.
Do listen in via the link below!
https://foodtalk.co.uk/podcasts/dogtooth-a-revolution-in-farming
Dogtooth has teamed up with the 100-year-old Cambridge bakery, Fitzbillies, who have crafted a delicious strawberry and cream bun as their summer special, made with strawberries picked by our harvesting robots. Nothing gets past our engineers without being tested. We can confirm that these buns have been thoroughly tested, and they are absolutely delicious! If you are local to Cambridge, these limited-edition buns are available at all Fitzbillies branches.
We are looking for an outstanding engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team
and help bring exciting new technologies to market.
Overview of the role
Our hardware team sits at the core of making autonomous fruit picking commercially
possible – delivering the platform that bring our state-of-the-art machine learning into
the field reliably and at a cost. We constantly balance performance with cost, making
the appropriate trade-offs and de-risking key functionality early to hit our overall
targets.
The role promises a diverse and dynamic workload typical of a start-up environment,
encompassing everything from the initial development of concepts and hardware
prototyping to the design-for-manufacture of comprehensive whole-machine
subsystems.
A unique aspect of these positions is the opportunity to witness your
innovative ideas being brought to life on a grand scale. Although we’ve detailed a few desirable characteristics and qualifications as a guide below, we encourage you not to let this deter you from applying. Our primary interest lies in your attitude and your method of approaching problem-solving. We are a supportive team and will work hard to provide both exciting challenges and development/training opportunities where they’re needed. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, education (apprenticeship and degree), and experience levels.
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Reference ID: DTMechEngineer
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your C.V. and cover letter
to recruitment@dogtoothtech.com
You will want to turn the sound up on this video!
It is the sound of a team of our fourth generation robots picking overnight in an otherwise deserted glasshouse. These robots have been operated for 16 hours a day throughout 2024 – including at night, when cooler conditions can sometimes help to prolong the shelf life of picked fruit. Now our next generation “Gen5” robots are capable of being used for up to 24 hours a day. Not only does this increase their productive output, but the flexibility of operating robots for one, two, or three eight-hour shifts helps our customers to cope with the peaks and troughs of production.
Would you like to be part of building a brand new industry? We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to help drive the R&D efforts of our rapidly growing technology business.
Overview of Role
The MT builds, tests and repairs robots and their ancillary equipment to the defined
specifications and using the current best way prescribed in our Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs). The MT will also contribute to improvements to the design of the robots and the design of work methods by which we perform repair, build and test them.
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If you would like to apply for this role, please send your C.V. and covering letter to recruitment@dogtoothtech.com