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Second Smart Agriculture and Robotics Research Symposium

The Second Smart Agriculture and Robotics Research Symposium will be held on November 19, 2025, at Tokyo University of Agriculture. This event focuses on advancing the future of agriculture through the latest technologies in smart farming, particularly emphasizing robotics and grape cultivation.

The symposium aims to present cutting-edge examples of smart agricultural technologies that utilize robotics, including quadrupedal robots, which have the potential to enhance agricultural productivity and reveal new industrial opportunities through the effective use of local resources. The event encourages discussions from various perspectives, combining industry and academic insights to explore future models of agriculture via regional integration and technological advancements.

This hybrid symposium will take place at the Setagaya Campus of Tokyo University of Agriculture, specifically in the International Center on the second floor of Enomoto Hall, with virtual participation available via Zoom.

Event Overview

• - Date: November 19, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (JST)
• - Location: Setagaya Campus, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Online (Zoom)
• - Contact for inquiries: Contact Form

Please refer to the provided map for campus access. Note that there is no parking available on campus; attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.

Program Schedule

Lecture Session: 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM

Theme: The Frontiers of Smart Agriculture: Innovations in Grapevine Cultivation through Robotics

• - Speaker: Takashi Usamura (Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture)

Topic: Challenges in the Smart Cultivation of Wine Grapes using Quadrupedal Robots

• - Speaker: Shunsuke Sakurai (Senior Expert, Mirait One Systems Co., Ltd.)

Topic: Potential of Quadrupedal Robots and Future Prospects in Agriculture

• - Speaker: Kazuhiro Nishioka (Visiting Professor, Tokyo University of Agriculture)

Topic: Role and Potential of Robotics Technology in Wine Grape Cultivation

• - Speaker: Kai Yan (LabRomance)

Topic: Challenges of Robotics Technologies in Grape Cultivation

Panel Discussion: 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM

Theme: Agriculture × Local Communities × Technology: Pathways to New Industrial Creation

• - Discussions on start-ups in the agricultural sector
• - Acceptance and challenges of smart agriculture in local regions
• - Steps towards social implementation of quadrupedal robots
• - Possible collaborations between agriculture, tourism, education, and welfare

Networking: 3:00 PM onwards

• - Business card exchange and media interviews

Please note that program details, including speakers and topics, are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.