Enhanced speed and capacity for tomato harvest robot
Source: HD.com
Alongside the launch of pilot projects with 4 major European growers this season, the industry's shift toward automation is rapidly accelerating. © inaho Europe Evolution of the 2026 model: Maximizing operational efficiency "We have pushed operational efficiency to the limit through a complete hardware and AI software refresh", says director Yu Mizuki.
"This multi-box system significantly reduces downtime for crate replacement and maximizes active harvesting time, leading to a higher total daily yield." Furthermore, the redesigned compact hand enables a more precise approach even in dense stems, shares Mizuki. "By integrating robotic solutions now, growers and industry partners can protect long-term profit margins against future cost spikes and mitigate the risks associated with the declining quality of available manual labor, ensuring high output quality for years to come." Low-risk business model To support rapid adoption with minimal financial exposure, inaho offers a low-risk Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.
Limited slots for 2027 Priority Access Program To ensure premium support and peak operational quality, production slots for the 2027 model remain strictly limited. Mizuki: "In the current climate of acute labor shortages and rising costs, securing your robotic solution today is a strategic necessity to protect long-term profit margins and maintain a competitive edge." Special GreenTech demo sessions Special GreenTech demo sessions will be given on Monday, June 8 at 09:00 and Friday, June 12 at 09:00 Regular weekly demo sessions will be given from June 15 to June 26, 2026, every Monday and Friday.
Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
