Japan’s aging population, with a third over 65, is causing a significant labor shortage, particularly in agriculture.

The number of farmers under 60 has dropped drastically, leading to a reliance on robotics to address the issue.

Tamir Blum, founder of Kisui Tech, is developing AI-assisted farming robots, like the Adam, designed to help with tasks such as carrying produce, cutting grass, and spraying pesticides.

Kisui is working with Chiba University to test the robots in real-life farm scenarios, CNN has reported.

Adam, expected to retail for $20,000, has been well-received by farmers and is also being adapted for other industries like solar energy and construction.

Written by B.C. Begley