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YMR-08 (2018 Limited Sales Model)

Yamaha Motor Begins Limited Sales of YMR-08 Industrial Drone　— Coaxial Rotors Provide Excellent Agrochemical Spraying Performance —

IWATA, March 30, 2018—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will begin limited sales of the YMR-08 industrial multi-rotor drone from June 2018 in Japan. Featuring coaxial rotors to provide excellent agrochemical spraying performance and a lightweight carbon body enabling continuous spraying of one hectare per flight1, the YMR-08 delivers spraying quality comparable to Yama

Rendering of Yamaha Motor Booth at CES 2018

Yamaha Motor’s Exhibit at CES 2018 to Cover Both Land and Air　- Autonomous 2- and 4-wheelers, Robotic Rider, Drone and Unmanned Helicopter -

IWATA, November 30, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will exhibit a wide-ranging lineup of five models at the CES 2018 tradeshow in Las Vegas, U.S.A., including autonomous-drive 2- and 4-wheelers, a motorcycle-riding robot, and a drone and unmanned helicopter for industrial uses. CES 2018, the world's largest consumer electronics tradeshow, will take place from Ja

Concept diagram of joint development for remote management system packages

Joint Development of Remote Management System Packages for Factory Use IoT Platforms & Industrial Robots　- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Partnership with Yamaha Corporation for Full-scale IoT Business Entry -



Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Corporation announced today that they have joined forces in the development of remote management system packages for industrial robots. Utilizing the technology and experience that the two companies have cultivated to date, these packages are scheduled to be released in fiscal 2018. This alliance enables Yamaha Motor to make full-scale entry into the IoT b

WATER STRIDER Unmanned Herbicide Sprayer Boat

Yamaha Motor Exhibits New Unmanned Boat, 2018 WATER STRIDER　- Improved Ease-of-use and Base Functionality -

IWATA, October 10, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) today unveiled the new WATER STRIDER unmanned boat for remotely controlled herbicide spraying work in rice paddies. Featuring improved base functionality and ease-of-use , the 2018 model will be exhibited at the 4th Next Generation Agriculture Expo Tokyo to be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba from October 11 to 13.
The 2018 model

FAZER R / “Turn Assistance”-compatible transmitter

Yamaha Motor Launches NEW 2018 FAZER R Industrial-Use Unmanned Helicopter　- “Turn Assistance” Provides Even Greater Spraying Accuracy -

IWATA, October 10, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the 2018 FAZER R agricultural high-end industrial-use unmanned helicopter from December 1.
The FAZER R features the new “Turn Assistance” function as standard equipment to improve controllability and spraying performance by turning to maintain fixed spraying spacings, holding evenly-spaced flying

YMR-01/Rotational direction of rotor

Yamaha Motor to Exhibit the NEW YMR-01 Industrial Drone at Next Generation Agriculture Expo Tokyo　- New Coaxial Rotors Provide Excellent Agrochemicals Spraying Performance -

IWATA, October 10, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will exhibit the YMR-01 - a prototype industrial multi-rotor drone type aircraft scheduled for launch in 2018 - at the 4th Next Generation Agriculture Expo Tokyo to be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba from October 11 to 13. The YMR-01's design features coaxial rotors and a lightweight carbon body to enable con

Yamaha Motor’s beginnings and expertise in the field of casting. -Yamaha Motor Monthly Newsletter（July.14, 2017 No.55)-

Yamaha Motor’s beginnings and expertise in the field of casting. -Yamaha Motor Monthly Newsletter（July.14, 2017 No.55)-

Yamaha’s Casting Technology
The Factories Contributing to High-quality Monozukuri
Yamaha Motor is dedicated to Monozukuri (engineering, manufacturing and marketing products with an emphasis on craftsmanship and excellence) with a high standard of quality that moves and inspires people. We employ innovative concepts, technologies for maximizing user fun and confidence, and our Refined Dynamis

YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 High-end Hybrid AOI System

Yamaha Motor to Launch New High-end Hybrid AOI System　- YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 Increases Inspection Speed and Precision, and Enhances Capacity and Performance for Specular Components -

IWATA, June 1, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that it will launch the YSi-V 12M TypeHS2 high-end hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system from August 1. As the successor to the YSi-V 12M TypeHS, this new very high-speed specification model features increased speed and precision, as well as enhanced specular component inspection capacity/performance.
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Unmanned Herbicide Sprayer Boat - WATER STRIDER

Yamaha Motor Releases Unmanned Herbicide Sprayer - WATER STRIDER　- Lightweight and Easy Handling for Improved Rice Cultivation Efficiency -

IWATA, March 15, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that the unmanned WATER STRIDER boat - capable of being remotely controlled for herbicide spraying work required before and after rice planting and direct sowing in paddy rice cultivation - is to be available for the agricultural market from April 25.
The WATER STRIDER is an unmanned boat approx. 1.6 m in length, which

3D mockup of the Yamaha Motor booth

Yamaha Motor Joins CeBIT 2017 as Exhibitor　Displaying products demonstrating electronic control technology engineered to move and inspire people

IWATA, March 14, 2017 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will enter the CeBIT 2017 event running for the five days of March 20 to 24 in Hannover, Germany as an exhibitor. On display will be Yamaha’s Z:LEX YSM20 surface mounter, the FAZER R G2 industrial-use unmanned helicopter capable of automated flight and the HARMO electric boat propulsion system, all aimed at demonstrating how Yamaha uses

“Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” Integrated Control Robot System Conceptual Diagram

Yamaha Motor Develops New “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform” Automation System Enables Integrated Control of Multiple Robot Products with One Controller

IWATA, October 17, 2016—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has developed the new “Advanced Robotics Automation Platform.” This integrated control robot system enables building advanced automated production lines at low cost, in short time frames, and provides a remarkable increase in compatibility with IoT.The newly-developed integrated controller delivers comprehensive c

Yamaha Motor (TOKYO:7272) is a world-leading producer of motorcycles, marine products, power products and robotics.

Yamaha Motor (TOKYO: 7272) is a world-leading enterprise manufacturing land-mobility such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power assisted bicycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, robotics products such as surface mounters and drones, as well as engagement in the finance business. The company's diverse businesses and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrain, chassis and hull, electronic control, and manufacturing technologies. Yamaha Motor operates global development, production and sales networks through 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being s "Kando* Creating Company."
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