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Steve Saunders: Robotics Plus co-founder on Yamaha acquiring the developers of AI-orchard vehicles

Steve Saunders: Robotics Plus co-founder on Yamaha acquiring the developers of AI-orchard vehicles

The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB

February 25, 20254m 17s

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Show Notes

A Kiwi robotics company is at the heart of a new agriculture branch of Yamaha Motors. 

Yamaha's bought Robotics Plus, developers of AI-orchard vehicles designed to pick, prune, and spray fruits such as apples for an undisclosed fee. 

Co-founder Steve Saunders told Mike Hosking this new venture will help expand the company. 

“Exciting times ahead for us.” 

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