What GrazeMate does
GrazeMate builds autonomous drones, marketed as robot cowboys, that herd cattle using AI. On command, the drones fly to a paddock, position themselves around the mob, and move the animals where they need to go, replacing work that traditionally relied on helicopters, motorbikes, and horses.
Key capabilities
- Autonomous mustering using reinforcement-learning models that respond to cattle behavior in real time
- Animal weight estimation and grass biomass measurement during herding
- Water-level monitoring and flagging of sick animals
- Scheduled, repeatable herding runs
Who it's for
GrazeMate targets cattle stations and livestock producers, particularly large operations where mustering is time-consuming and costly. Founded in 2025 in Sydney, Australia, by Sam Rogers, who grew up on a family cattle station, the company is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2026 cohort and has raised a $1.2M round with participation from investors including Meat & Livestock Australia.