Agroz Inc. shares surge 19.91% intraday after announcing Agroz Robotics collaboration with UBTECH to automate vertical farming and boost productivity via AI-driven humanoid robots.

Agroz Inc. surged 19.91% intraday after announcing the launch of Agroz Robotics in collaboration with UBTECH Robotics, integrating humanoid robots and AI into its vertical farming ecosystem. The partnership introduces UBTECH’s Walker S robot to automate seeding, monitoring, harvesting, and crop optimization, reducing labor reliance and enhancing productivity. CEO Gerard Lim highlighted the initiative’s alignment with Malaysia’s sustainability goals and its potential to scale food production while improving efficiency and crop consistency. The move, part of Agroz’s expansion across Southeast Asia, underscores its commitment to intelligent, climate-resilient agriculture, reinforcing investor confidence in its technology-driven growth strategy.