Monarch Tractor, maker of the first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, is expanding its footprint into India with the opening of its first office in the city of Hyderabad. They have entered into a technology agreement with AI and machine vision analytics startup Einsite from India.



The Einsite engineering team is partnering with Monarch to work on the development of edge applications and autonomy models and algorithms.

“We have found strong synergy with Einsite in both our missions and areas of work,” said Praveen Penmetsa, co-founder & CEO, Monarch Tractor. “Einsite’s mission of making dynamic, outdoor industries more productive aligns with our goal of modernizing the farm. Coupled with Einsite’s expertise, they have proven to be a natural partner to establish our presence and new office in India, and accelerate our development operations.”

“We’re proud to partner with the Monarch team and share our joint expertise to maximize autonomous solutions that enable farmers to achieve new levels of productivity,” said Anirudh Reddy, founder, Einsite.

Monarch Tractor delivers a convergence of electrification, automation and data analysis that empowers sustainable farming and increases efficiency and safety for farmers. To see the Monarch Tractor in action, watch this video.

Einsite makes machines smarter and more productive. The company uses machine-mounted cameras and sensors to capture site activity, and in-cab edge computers to derive insights that managers use to make better decisions. The company has deployed its tech onto several construction and mining projects across India and the US.

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