Tevel Aerobotics demonstrated the Alpha-bot, an eight drone autonomous fruit picking solution with a self-contained and mobile accumulation platform that’s ready for deployment this growing season.
PODCAST: Robots and automation at the World Ag Expo 2023
On the show this week, Mike discusses the new automation and robotics solutions on display at the 2023 World Ag Expo.
EXXACT Robotics unveils autonomous hydrogen-powered vineyard straddle tractor
The new hydrogen fuel-cell powered, autonomous straddle tractor is the first alternative fuel tractor from EXXACT Robotics.
Agtonomy launches TeleFarmer solution to help specialty crop farmers automate
New technology platform enables farmers to precisely plan and execute labor-intensive field tasks.
CNHI announces strategic investment in Stout Industrial Technology
CNH Industrial Ventures acquired 10% of Stout Industrial Technology (Stout). The US-based business develops AI-powered smart farm tools (AI).
CNHI unveils T4 electric tractor prototype
The New Holland T4 Electric features an all-electric drive and full autonomy.
Monarch Tractor completes first units of production edition
The company is fulfilling the first production units of its autonomous, all-electric tractor for Constellation Brands.
GUSS Herbicide autonomously controls weeds in the orchard
John Deere is excited about the solutions Herbicide GUSS will offer growers now that GUSS Automation and John Deere have joined forces.
PODCAST: AI – chipset bans and keeping humans in the loop
This week’s podcast discusses situations in which AI and machine learning still come up short for robotics systems and how a human-in-the-loop system can help solve edge cases in real-time.
Monarch Tractor expands to Hyderabad India
The compact electric tractor company expands into India, opening its first international office.
FarmWise delivers cultivation as a service for farmers
FarmWise delivery autonomous weeding as a service using vision cameras to separate crop plants from weeds.
Stout Agtech offers smart cultivation powered by AI
Stout AgTech offers vision guided, mechanical cultivation with the launch of its Smart Cultivator implement.
Tour du France tribute to Chris Anker Sørensen painted by robot
Turf Tank is printing an image of Danish cyclist Chris Anker Sørensen for the start of the 2022 Tour du France.
Monarch Tractor denied autonomous permit by Cal/OSHA
The company continues to champion change for a driver-optional farming future.
Small Robot Company to launch robots at 50 farms
Small Robot Company’s robotic solution involves two parts: Tom, a plant monitoring robot, and Wilma, an AI Advice Engine.
Field Robotics Engineering Forum call for speakers open
The Field Robotics Engineering Forum seeks submissions that focus on the design and development of robotics systems that operate in outdoor, unstructured and dynamic environments, such as construction worksites, open mines, and farm fields, as well as busy urban centers.
Robin Autopilot and Lawn Buddy launch new landscaping solution
The combined solution allows landscapers to deploy robotic mowers faster and more efficiently.
John Deere expands agriculture automation through joint venture with GUSS Automation
The joint venture will enable GUSS to further collaborate with the Deere sales channel and GUSS will continue its innovation and product development to best serve customers.
PODCAST: Willy Pell from Blue River Technology brings AI to the farm
Listen to how Blue River Technology brought autonomy to John Deere tractors and are using machine learning to continually improve the operations.
Monarch Tractor CEO walks through the latest features in autonomous electric tractor
Monarch Tractor has deployed dozens of prototype units and is busy engineering and building production units for later this year.
Carbon Robotics LaserWeeding demo at World Ag Expo
Learn how the system works to identify and zap weeds while ignoring crop plants.
Burro agricultural robots are easy to use
The company demonstrated the capabilities of the Burro and the simple user interface that makes it easy to control.
Verdant Robotics digitizes the farm down to the millimeter level
To meet farmers’ demands for more sustainable and profitable growing practices, Verdant Robotics announced the expansion of its robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure access for more specialty crop farmers today.
Naïo Orio agricultural robot demo at World Ag Expo
The all-electric autonomous robot is configurable for a variety of agriculture applications.
InsightTRAC autonomously removes almond mummies with pellet gun
CEO Anna Haldewang describes how the InsightTRAC rover targets and removes almond mummies.