A small company from Saint-Emilion, France, is sending its solar mower robot into the vineyards. We decided to do the opposite”, explains Arnaud de la Fouchardière, managing director of Vitirover. “We thought we needed to make one prototype, but 4 were necessary”, notes Arnaud de la Fouchardière. The small company is now seeking an additional 400,000 euros to invest in an assembly line and fulfill its next customer orders. “When you sell your product abroad, the name Saint-Emilion gives you an undisputable credibility”, says Arnaud de la Fouchardière, smiling.