Robotics Plus, a New Zealand-based company that specializes in agricultural automation solutions, has been acquired by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. to form a new company called Yamaha Agriculture Inc. The new company will focus on developing autonomous equipment and AI-powered digital solutions to help specialty crop growers become more sustainable, profitable, and resilient in the face of climate change and resource scarcity. Robotics Plus will continue to operate from its headquarters in Tauranga, New Zealand, retaining key jobs and intellectual property. The acquisition is seen as a testament to the strong partnership between the two companies, which have been working together since 2017 to drive the development of agricultural automation technologies. The combined company will leverage Robotics Plus’ expertise in robotics and automation, as well as its new owner’s experience in the ag-tech industry, to address the challenges facing growers in the specialty crop market.
Yamaha Motor’s acquisition of Robotics Plus bolsters its efforts to revolutionize precision agriculture, unlocking new efficiencies for farmers and growers.
