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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