Robotics Plus
Vaughn Pretorius is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in mechanical design and research and development. Currently serving as a Senior R&D Engineer at Robotics Plus Ltd since October 2019, Vaughn previously held roles such as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Compac and Senior Design Engineer at Mouats Engineering. With additional experience as a Design and Development Engineer at InterTruck NZ, Owner of Rapid Couriers, and Production, Engineering and Purchasing Manager at Parkwood Pellet Fires, Vaughn has developed a comprehensive skill set in design and engineering management. Educational qualifications include an NHDip in Mechanical Design Engineering from Pretoria Technicon and a solid foundational education from Technical High School Rustenburg.
Robotics Plus
Our story started in a small shed surrounded by orchards and farms in the heart of New Zealand’s thriving ag sector. This environment enables us to test our prototypes first hand, see the problems we need to solve in real life, and get instant feedback from farmers and agriculturalists. Our customers are across the fence. And they’ve seen a lot of innovation come and go. So they set incredibly high expectations. They know what works and what doesn’t – and won’t hesitate to tell you so. So we’ve always been driven to create solutions that are not just innovative but that perform. From what started with Steve (ag expert) and Alistair (tech expert), we’ve built a world-class team of specialists across ag, tech, and engineering. We’re still located in the heart of New Zealand’s thriving ag sector, but now we’re sending robots all over the world.