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What we do
HarvestX was the first company in the world to succeed in the automated pollination of strawberries by robots.
We are developing robotics and AI technologies to solve various problems existing in the agricultural industry.
Company's story
Our Specialty
Indoor Farm Automation
"HarvestX"
"HarvestX" is a solution providing automation of "plant management", "pollination" and "harvesting" in the strawberry production process in indoor vertical farms using artificial light to ensure stable, hygienic production and increase yields.
Automated Pollination
HarvestX is developing pollination technology to replace bees, emulating the ecology of bees that have coexisted with plants since immemorial.
By using a neural network to estimate the skeleton of bees from videos of them collecting nectar and pollen on flowers, we indirectly extract the features of their pollination behavior. We are conducting experiments to form more beautifully shaped strawberries by applying the extracted features to pollination algorithms. Our robots and algorithms for pollination and management can improve efficiency and quality.
Yield Prediction & Fruit Maturity Classification
“inference of flowers and fruits’ maturity”
HarvestX is developing a highly accurate yield prediction system using flower and fruit maturity information. The system statistically processes data on the flowering status of each seedling and the growth rate of the fruit to create a more productive growing environment for seedlings.
HarvestX developed a fruit maturity classification algorithm before the yield prediction system. This algorithm classifies strawberries into four detailed stages, from the initial fruiting state to ready for harvest. Using the algorithm to determine the fruit’s maturity makes it possible to estimate the harvest time, preventing human judgment variations correctly.
"HarvestX"
"HarvestX" is a solution providing automation of "plant management", "pollination" and "harvesting" in the strawberry production process in indoor vertical farms using artificial light to ensure stable, hygienic production and increase yields.
Automated Pollination
HarvestX is developing pollination technology to replace bees, emulating the ecology of bees that have coexisted with plants since immemorial.
By using a neural network to estimate the skeleton of bees from videos of them collecting nectar and pollen on flowers, we indirectly extract the features of their pollination behavior. We are conducting experiments to form more beautifully shaped strawberries by applying the extracted features to pollination algorithms. Our robots and algorithms for pollination and management can improve efficiency and quality.
Yield Prediction & Fruit Maturity Classification
“inference of flowers and fruits’ maturity”
HarvestX is developing a highly accurate yield prediction system using flower and fruit maturity information. The system statistically processes data on the flowering status of each seedling and the growth rate of the fruit to create a more productive growing environment for seedlings.
HarvestX developed a fruit maturity classification algorithm before the yield prediction system. This algorithm classifies strawberries into four detailed stages, from the initial fruiting state to ready for harvest. Using the algorithm to determine the fruit’s maturity makes it possible to estimate the harvest time, preventing human judgment variations correctly.
Our story
Our Mission
Prosperous Diet to the Next Generation
There are many rich food cultures in the world. Could we inherit this richness of human culture for future generations? Existing food production systems are threatened by problems such as climate change. We are researching and developing sustainable agriculture through computational science and robot technology to pass on our rich food culture to the next generation.
Prosperous Diet to the Next Generation
There are many rich food cultures in the world. Could we inherit this richness of human culture for future generations? Existing food production systems are threatened by problems such as climate change. We are researching and developing sustainable agriculture through computational science and robot technology to pass on our rich food culture to the next generation.
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