Robotics Plus, a New Zealand-based company specializing in agricultural automation solutions, has been acquired by Yamaha Motor to form a new company called Yamaha Agriculture, Inc. The acquisition will create a combined company focused on providing autonomous equipment and AI-powered solutions to enhance sustainability, profitability, and resilience in the specialty crop market. The new company will be based in the US and will integrate Robotics Plus’ technologies with Yamaha’s own to develop a platform that supports growers of wine grapes, apples, and other specialty crops in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The acquisition is a result of a long-term partnership between the two companies, which dates back to 2017. The new company will be led by a team with expertise in agriculture, technology, and engineering, and will focus on providing real value to growers while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability. The goal is to reduce input costs, optimize resource usage, and elevate farm efficiency.
Yamaha deepens its foray into precision agriculture with the acquisition of Robotics Plus, strengthening its tech capabilities.
