Robotics Plus

Robotics Plus designs and builds agricultural robotics and automation that help growers adapt to changing conditions and improve productivity. The company is based in New Zealand, and the site says it has been acquired by Yamaha Motor. Its work now continues through Yamaha Agriculture, which handles enquiries on its behalf. The stated aim is to accelerate autonomous solutions for growers worldwide.

Products

• Prospr: a fully autonomous, high-precision spraying vehicle for orchards, vineyards and specialty crops, which the site says gives consistent coverage and reduces labour demands.
• Mobile Log Scaler: a robotic system for accurate log scaling at ports, which the company says replaces slow and hazardous manual work.
• Optimr Packer: a fruit packer with a stainless-steel frame that handles fruit from infeed through to orientation for reliable packing.

The Mobile Log Scaler is available as a fixed or mobile solution, and it reduces risk to workers by replacing hazardous manual processes. The company says its technologies adapt to each environment and keep improving the work they do, aiming for a more sustainable and successful agricultural sector.

Ownership and enquiries

The acquisition by Yamaha Motor is described as a partnership to speed up delivery of autonomous solutions to growers worldwide. The company combines its on-the-ground understanding of agricultural conditions with Yamaha's global reach. Enquiries about Robotics Plus are handled by Yamaha Agriculture. The site asks visitors to contact that business for all enquiries, and it states that the Robotics Plus work is now continued through Yamaha Agriculture.

Key facts

• Based in: New Zealand
• Products: Prospr unmanned ground vehicle, Mobile Log Scaler, Optimr Packer
• Markets: Orchards, vineyards, specialty crops and ports