About Vector Machines
Vector Machines is a Dutch robotics startup that develops autonomous mowing robots for solar parks.
Who we are
Vector Machines is a Dutch robotics startup (founded in 2022) that radically simplifies the maintenance of solar parks with autonomous mowing robots. We combine deep tech (ROS, sensor fusion, AI) with no-nonsense engineering. The result: lower OPEX, higher safety, and predictable quality over large areas.
Our mission
We automate repetitive, risky, and costly tasks in solar parks, starting with grass cutting. This way, we enhance the yield, safety, and sustainability of green energy assets worldwide.
Our vision
Maintenance of solar parks is becoming data-driven and robot-first. Robots handle the heavy, monotonous work; operators adjust remotely. With inspection and preventive maintenance, we are gradually adding intelligence to a fully integrated O&M chain.
Meet our team
A compact, multidisciplinary team of robotics, embedded, and software engineers, supplemented by operations and finance. We work pragmatically, data-driven, and with short iterations between field and desk.
Jan-Dirk van der Tol
COO | Co-founder
Sander Steegstra
CEO | Co-founder
Marc Vervoorn
Robotica Engineer
Tonny van den Ouweland
Engineer
Yiebo Chong
Robotica Engineer
Elmar Abbasov
AI and Robotic Engineer
Erik Post
Product Owner
Nick van de Westeringh
Vision AI Engineer
Simon Vennema
Workshop manager & maintenance technician
Klaas Hoekstra
Embedded Engineer Robotica