Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Santa Clara, California
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Since 2011
Blue River Technology is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is a subsidiary of John Deere, which the record reports as a customer and parent. The company builds computer vision and machine learning systems for agriculture, construction, mining, and forestry, with its See & Spray product distinguishing crops from weeds in real time to enable targeted herbicide application.
Blue River Technology at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Import activity
20
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
20
Named foreign suppliers
12
Top origins
Taiwan · Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Blue River Technology.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is present in the record, and its most recent reported development is a nomination for the 2026 World AI Awards announced on September 28, 2026.
Its listed capabilities are electronics and software, and the record does not list any product certifications.
As a subsidiary of John Deere, its scale and industry position are tied to that parent company, which the record identifies as its reported customer.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Blue River Technology is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is a subsidiary of John Deere, which the record reports as a customer and parent. The company builds computer vision and machine learning systems for agriculture, construction, mining, and forestry, with its See & Spray product distinguishing crops from weeds in real time to enable targeted herbicide application.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2011 |
Headquarters | Santa Clara, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
What Blue River Technology makes
Its listed capabilities are electronics and software, and the record does not list any product certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting (source: bluerivertechnology.com).
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is present in the record, and its most recent reported development is a nomination for the 2026 World AI Awards announced on September 28, 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 20 inbound shipments across 12 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
John Deere — reported by korthosrobotics.com
Latest developments
2026-09-28 — Blue River Technology Nominated for 2026 World AI Awards (breakingai.news)
2026-08-23 — Blue River Technology - RobotToday (robottoday.com)
2026-03-31 — Blue River Technology: Competitive Response | robotics.press (robotics.press)
2026-01-30 — Building the Next Generation of Precision Agriculture - Blue River Technology (bluerivertechnology.com)
2025-12-17 — Blog - Blue River Technology (bluerivertechnology.com)
2025-12-04 — Interview Highlight: A Look at Blue River Technology Future (dtnpf.com)
Company details
As a subsidiary of John Deere, its scale and industry position are tied to that parent company, which the record identifies as its reported customer. Blue River Technology was founded in 2011, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Frequently asked questions
What does Blue River Technology make?
Blue River Technology is a robotics and artificial intelligence company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50-100 million. It is a subsidiary of John Deere, which the record reports as a customer and parent. The company builds computer vision and machine learning systems for agriculture, construction, mining, and forestry, with its See & Spray product distinguishing crops from weeds in real time to enable targeted herbicide application.
Where is Blue River Technology headquartered?
Blue River Technology is headquartered in Santa Clara, California (3303 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, 95054).
When was Blue River Technology founded?
Blue River Technology was founded in 2011.
How big is Blue River Technology?
Blue River Technology has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
Does Blue River Technology import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 20 inbound shipments for Blue River Technology, with top origins including Taiwan · Germany · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
Who are Blue River Technology's customers?
Public sources directly reference John Deere as a counterparty of Blue River Technology. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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