New technology from Kubota is in the driver’s seat as Japan tackles its manpower shortage with Smart Agriculture. The agricultural machinery manufacturer has developed the world's first (based on Kubota’s research as of June 2023) unmanned combine harvester for rice 🌾 and wheat, proving a boon for rice farmers 👩🏻‍🌾 facing labor and operational efficiency issues! On-board cameras and millimeter wave radars monitor the surrounding environment, distinguishing between people, crops, and obstacle