This Japanese Vegetable Factory Will Operate Without Human Labor
Katherine Pendrill — October 6, 2015 — Eco
References: spread.co.jp & fastcoexist
'Spread' is a Japanese vegetable factory that will grow, maintain and package plants without the need for human labor. In recent years, urban gardens have become a popular way of providing a sustainable food source for city dwellers. However, this indoor farm takes the concept one step further by operating without the need for human labor.
Spread is an indoor farm that is set to open in Kyoto, Japan in 2017. The vegetable factory will be operated entirely by robots who will plant, raise, maintain and package each of the vegetables grown. Beyond simply reducing the need for human labor, Spread will also be more efficient than a traditional farm. The eco-friendly factory will run on renewable energy and it will be capable of recycling up to 98 percent of the water used. Because the farm is located indoors, there is no need for herbicides or pesticides.
The robot-run vegetable factory provides a sustainable farming solution for a country that imports the majority of its food each year.
Spread is an indoor farm that is set to open in Kyoto, Japan in 2017. The vegetable factory will be operated entirely by robots who will plant, raise, maintain and package each of the vegetables grown. Beyond simply reducing the need for human labor, Spread will also be more efficient than a traditional farm. The eco-friendly factory will run on renewable energy and it will be capable of recycling up to 98 percent of the water used. Because the farm is located indoors, there is no need for herbicides or pesticides.
The robot-run vegetable factory provides a sustainable farming solution for a country that imports the majority of its food each year.
Trend Themes
1. Robot-run Indoor Farms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop robotic systems that can efficiently operate indoor farms, reducing the need for human labor and increasing sustainability.
2. Urban Indoor Gardens - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create urban indoor gardens that can provide a sustainable food source for city dwellers, reducing the reliance on imported food.
3. Efficient Agricultural Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design automated systems for planting, raising, maintaining, and packaging crops, improving efficiency and reducing labor costs in traditional farming.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotics and automation into the agriculture industry to enhance productivity, reduce labor costs, and improve sustainability.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop renewable energy solutions for indoor farming operations, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing environmental sustainability.
3. Food Production - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find ways to optimize food production through robotic systems and efficiency measures, addressing the challenges of food security and import dependence.
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