TeamM - Kobe University

09/05/2026

Exciting news from the field! 🌱
We have officially commenced a new smart agriculture trial in our rice paddies 2026. In collaboration with partners, we're leveraging advanced technology to enhance farming efficiency and sustainability.
This trial focuses on:
🚜 *Data-Driven Farming: Using sensor data to improve soil management and resource use.
By combining traditional farming practices with modern technology, we aim to overcome challenges such as labor shortages and climate change, paving the way for the future of agriculture in Japan.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress and results!

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

Bridging Tradition and Technology: The Art of the Japanese Pear.
As the pear season starts, I am reflecting on a decade of joint research with Topcon Positioning Systems . Japanese pear cultivation is unique—it requires a "bonsai-like" dedication to detail, especially in the art of branch-shaping.
To prevent these master skills from being lost, we are leveraging IoT to quantify and inherit this craftsmanship. 10 years in, our commitment to supporting farmers through robust research remains stronger than ever.

08/04/2026

New Academic Year Kick-off!

I am pleased to announce that our laboratory lineup for the new academic year is now officially set.

With this dedicated team, we are ready to dive deep into our research projects and push our boundaries. This core group will be leading our efforts at full throttle until we welcome the new third-year students this July.

I’m looking forward to a highly productive season in the lab and the field!

03/04/2026

Japanese strawberry “Ichigo” is more than Strawberry 😆 We are currently recording the meticulous growth stages of strawberries using our cutting edge monitoring system, TUBAME.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern technology. By visualizing the expertise of master farmers, we are creating a more transparent and sustainable agricultural infrastructure.
Stay tuned as we continue to digitize the field! 🍓🚀

27/03/2026

Celebrating our graduates at Kobe University! We are proud to announce that five students from our laboratory have officially graduated from the Graduate School of Agricultural Science.
I am especially delighted to share that two of them were honored with the Best Presentation Award from the Japanese Society of Agricultural Machinery and Food Engineers (JSAM). Their innovative research in AI-driven agriculture serves as a powerful catalyst for the future of the industry.
Congratulations to all five graduates! I wish you nothing but the best as you embark on your next chapters.

13/03/2026

Dr. John Schueller and Dr. Markus Demmel published an article in ASABE's Resource Magazine covering some of the activities during OUR 2025 Next Leader Event in Agritechnica last November! Please

26/02/2026

学生たちが生成AIとバイブ コーディングを体験したことがgeminiのnoteに掲載されました！

こんにちは、Google の AI「Gemini（ジェミニ）」の公式 note 編集部です。 「現場の課題を解決するアプリが欲しいけれど、エンジニアのリソースが足りない」 「外注するとコストも時間もかかりすぎる」 そんな悩み、ビジネ.....

13/02/2026

We are excited to announce that our team is taking on new challenges in Physical AI, in collaboration with partners across the Quad nations (Japan, USA, Australia, and India).
Supported by JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency), this initiative aims to push the boundaries of Physical AI while actively promoting exchange and career development for early-career researchers. By fostering international synergy, we are building a foundation for the next generation of global innovators.
Read more about the project here:
https://www.jst.go.jp/pr/info/info1829/index_e.html
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey!

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) will fund new collaborative international research projects through AI-ENGAGE (Advancing Innovations for Empowering NextGen AGriculturE) under the Moonshot Research and Development Program.

31/01/2026