Inaho
Inaho Inc. announced that it is conducting trials of its "snack" tomato — loose cherry tomato — harvesting robot in the Netherlands.
Inaho's tomato-harvesting robot started trials with Dutch growers in May 2023, and the cooperating grower agreed to pay the fees for the robot's harvesting performance beginning in November.
The latest trial, in June and July 2024, just finished in the Netherlands, and Inaho's robot demonstrated its improvements and performance:
- Improved harvesting speed: Compared to last year, the robot has doubled its harvesting speed in similar conditions, thanks to a new chip, new camera and improved AI software.
- Fewer mistakes: Improved image recognition has decreased the number of errors associated with dropping tomatoes and picking green ones.
- More practical body: Moreover, its body has been slimmed down, making it more practical in the greenhouses for avoiding damage to the plants and fitting smaller lanes.
Inaho is actively looking for partner growers for commercialization. Growers who collaborate with Inaho at an early stage could receive early discounts, priority use and other incentives.
