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VISION 02 A Society Where People Can Work and Live with Peace of Mind

Transforming harsh labor into comfortable work. Everyone can work comfortably and earn a steady income while living a rich life in harmony with nature.

    • Work free from unsafe conditions
    • Labor saving and higher productivity
    • Stable income through new value creation
    • Building disaster-resistant communities
  • Started sales of the fully autonomous robot YV01, which reduces risks to workers’ safety and health in vineyards
  • YANMAR VINEYARD SOLUTIONS S.A.S

    Wine makers are constantly exposed to safety and health risks associated with labor-intensive tasks such as chemical spraying and weeding performed in vineyards. In France, the standards for application of pesticide are becoming stricter due to the effects on the human body. In addition, the use of herbicides between rows is prohibited except in cases where mechanical herbicides are not possible, such as on steep slopes. ANSES (the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) aims to completely ban herbicides. In addition, there is a shortage of labor in Europe, so securing human resources is also a challenge.

    Yanmar Vineyard Solutions SAS (France), a Yanmar group company, has started selling the YV01, a fully autonomous smart vineyard robot for French champagne and wine producers, as well as supporting customers.

    Thanks to its advanced spraying technology, YV01 is able to accurately apply pesticide to the vines, minimizing the impact on human health and the effects of air pollution. In addition, it is easy to navigate the narrow alleys and steep slopes of the vineyard in any weather conditions. The compact, lightweight enclosure allows you to climb up to 45% of slopes, reducing soil compression even in muddy conditions.

    The operator can remotely monitor the YV01 via a simple remote control and monitor the YV01 safely from outside the spray range without the risk of falling. In addition, mechanical weeding work on steep slopes is also possible for soil cultivation, and the use of herbicides can be suppressed. Moreover, the YV01 can be easily transported by light trucks or trailers. This frees the operator from labor-intensive work in the vineyard.

    YV01 was developed in close cooperation with CIVC, an organization that manages the production, distribution and promotion of premium wine and champagne makers. A demonstration test by a pilot customer in the Champagne region confirmed that it would improve both the profitability of the wine maker and the safety of the operator. In the future, we will establish a sales and service system in France with a view to developing services in other countries.

  • Reducing the effects of chemicals on producers and neighboring residents, as well as air pollution.
  • Reducing the workers’ workload on vineyards and protect their safety and health.
  • Contributing to resolving the labor shortage on vineyards in Europe.

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