VISUAL DESIGN GUIDE YANMAR AUTONOMOUS VINEYARD SPRAYER

Labour shortages, climate-change impacts and sustainability pressures could make Yanmar’s YV01 spraying robot a valuable member of the team for growers looking to get a productivity boost from autonomous equipment

Efficient Spraying

At the heart of the YV01 is a 200-litre tank along with electrostatic spraying technology that ensure that all surfaces of a plant are treated efficiently and economically, with less waste and environmental impact

Adaptive Agility

The robot easily navigates steep slopes and narrow vineyard alleys in all weather conditions. Its tracks are capable of climbing muddy 45-degree slopes without compacting and damaging the soil

BUILT-IN SMARTNESS

Sensors and aerials constantly monitor and feedback data to operators in real time, including GPS positioning, allowing remote monitoring from any location

Portability

Weighing in at 1 tonne, the robot can be transported on a small truck or trailer typical of the kind that most winegrowers already own

USER-LED DEVELOPMENT

Japanese company Yanmar has established an office in Épernay, a key town in the Champagne region of France, in order to better facilitate feedback from local premium wine makers and include their suggestions in its design process

Stately Progress

The efficient two-cylinder gasoline engine that powers the YV01 is quieter than traditional spraying machines and capable of 4 km/h, allowing it to work at a stately pace around the clock

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The robot is expected to come with a price tag of around $70,000 to $150,000 www.yanmar.com