NZ company behind the robotic log scaler is acquiredFriday 28 Feb 2025
Robotics Plus specialises in developing automation solutions for agriculture, combining expertise in robotics, automation, sensing, and data analytics. With a proven track record of delivering innovative technologies to global markets, the company continues to push the boundaries of agricultural automation. Its latest development, Prospr, is a robust, autonomous, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle designed to perform a range of orchard and vineyard tasks. Built to tackle labour shortages and enhance efficiency, precision, sustainability, and safety, Prospr is capable of multiple activities including spraying and weed control, with additional attachments such as mowing in development. Robotics Plus’ innovations also includes the Āporo Fruit Packer, which automates fruit packing, and a robotic log scaler to automate log measurement for trucks and trains. Since 2017, Yamaha Motor, the parent company of newly launched U.S.-based Yamaha Agriculture has supported Robotics Plus with strategic investment to drive development of agricultural automation technologies and to expand its presence in the agtech sector. Following Robotics Plus’ acquisition, the company will continue to operate its core business at its headquarters in Tauranga, retaining high value skilled jobs and IP development in New Zealand, while benefiting from the support of Yamaha Agriculture, to grow globally. Steve Saunders, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Robotics Plus says, “Robotics Plus was founded on a vision to develop state-of-the-art robotic technology to solve some of the global agriculture industry’s biggest challenges, including labour, productivity and sustainability issues. This acquisition is a testament to the strong partnership we’ve built with Yamaha over the years, driven by a shared vision and commitment to empowering large-scale growers. Innovations like Prospr are at the heart of Yamaha Agriculture’s global strategy, enabling a data-driven approach to precision agriculture. With Yamaha’s support, we are poised to accelerate our robotics innovations, significantly scale our hardware manufacturing, and expand further into key markets such as the US, and beyond.” More >> Source & image credit: Robotics Plus  | ||
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