Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of Yamaha Agriculture, Inc., a new company dedicated to delivering autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions for specialty crop growers. This strategic move includes the acquisition of New Zealand-based Robotics Plus and Australian firm The Yield Technology Solutions, aiming to enhance sustainability, profitability, and resilience in agriculture amid challenges like resource scarcity and climate change.
Robotics Plus specializes in agricultural automation, notably developing the Prospr autonomous hybrid vehicle designed for tasks such as spraying and weed control in orchards and vineyards. The Yield offers advanced data analytics and AI models that provide yield predictions and optimize farm operations.
