Cyngn Inc. deployed four DriveMod Tugger autonomous forklifts at Vann Family Orchards, a large‑scale almond processor in Williams, California. The deployment, executed in partnership with Chandler Automation, automates the transport of raw materials between storage and processing areas, reducing manual forklift use while keeping human operators for loading and unloading.
Vann Family Orchards operates more than 17,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley and integrates growing, buying, and processing of almonds. The new autonomous system will move product between the orchard, storage, and processing lines, a critical step in a vertically integrated operation that relies on high throughput and precise timing.
The deployment marks Cyngn’s first entry into the agricultural processing market, a sector that accounts for roughly $61.2 billion of California’s agricultural output. By demonstrating reliable operation in a demanding environment, Cyngn expands its customer base beyond consumer‑packaged goods and manufacturing, positioning the company to capture a share of the growing automation demand driven by labor shortages and the need for higher throughput.
Cyngn’s Q4 2025 earnings showed revenue of $68.1 thousand, down from $306.4 thousand in Q4 2024, and a net loss of $5.7 million versus $16.1 million the prior year. The company also completed a $9.65 million registered direct offering in March 2026 to extend its runway. The loss improvement reflects tighter cost control and a shift in how deployment costs are recognized, while increased R&D expenses from a new accounting treatment for capitalized software offset revenue growth.
Lior Tal, Cyngn’s chairman and CEO, said the deployment demonstrates the Tugger’s ability to operate reliably in agricultural environments where throughput, safety, and uptime are critical. He added that the partnership with Chandler Automation, “deeply embedded in the food processing ecosystem,” extends Cyngn’s reach into a new industry vertical. Sean Chandler, CEO of Chandler Automation, noted that many customers still rely on manual transport between stations, and Cyngn’s technology offers a solution that aligns with continuous‑flow operations.
On March 30, 2026, Cyngn’s shares traded at $1.48, a level that reflects a long‑term decline from the 52‑week high of $41.54. While the deployment is a positive operational milestone, the company’s ongoing losses and modest revenue growth suggest that investors will continue to focus on the company’s path to profitability.
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