AutoStore and OnePointOne have unveiled a fully robotic vertical farm employing automated cubic storage. They claim it as a world first for the technology in the ag-tech sector. The farm is now live with the new tech and is supplying to whole foods market stores.

Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm based in Arizona with a modular, space-efficient design, The farm is using AutoStore robotics to deliver locally produced harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days. Opollo Farm is supplying Select Whole Foods Market stores in Phoenix with fresh leafy greens.

AutoStore’s cube storage system powers the farm, with robots moving plants through the grid and adjusting plant positions in real time. The system uses up to 95% less water than traditional farming and is built to scale outward, allowing food brands to expand production to fit available space and growing demand.

When plants are ready to harvest, the robots bring each bin to the “Port”; the single entry/exit point for the grid. Automation enables Opollo Farm to operate efficiently around the clock, harvesting consistently year-round.

“At Whole Foods Market, we’re constantly exploring new ways to bring fresh, sustainable food to our customers,” said Chris Petroulakis, Category Merchant for Produce at Whole Foods Market. “Opollo Farm is a perfect example of how advanced technology can revolutionise local agriculture, helping to deliver high-quality, locally grown produce right to our stores faster and fresher than ever before.”

“Opollo Farm shows what’s possible when proven automation meets global challenges like food supply resilience and sustainability,” said Parth Joshi, Chief Product Officer at AutoStore. “Our work with OnePointOne highlights the versatility of AutoStore, moving and storing goods for everyone, everywhere, across diverse industries and use cases. From order fulfilment for leading brands to scaling urban farming, we’re enabling smarter, more resilient solutions.”

“Traditional farming consumes vast amounts of water and land—resources that are becoming scarce,” said Sam Bertram, CEO of OnePointOne. “With AutoStore’s modular robotics and our plant-production technology, we can grow food almost anywhere using a fraction of those resources. This collaboration helps overcome the cost and scalability challenges of vertical farming, finally making locally grown produce—the number one priority for US consumers—possible even in urban areas.”