Manufacturer: AGOVOR (New Zealand)
Robot: GOVOR
Category: Multipurpose robot
Tasks: Autonomous towing with capabilities including spraying, mowing, data collection, and crop scouting.
Development start: mid 2020.
Pricing: GOVOR is offered on a lease basis, with prices available upon request to cater to different market needs. Starting from US $1,100 per month.
GOVOR is a compact, autonomous robotic tractor designed for horticulture and farming practices. It operates via an integrated system that allows attachment of various implements, driven by advanced software to perform tasks with high precision autonomously.
It stands out due to its lightweight, electric drivetrain, low operational costs, and ease of use via a mobile app. It is equipped with GPS and sensory technology, enabling it to navigate and perform tasks with minimal human supervision, significantly reducing labour costs, soil compaction, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Specifications
| Name/type robot: | GOVOR/multipurpose robot tractor |
| Dimensions: | 1.2m length x 580mm width x 700mm height |
| Turning radius: | 1 metre |
| Weight: | 50 kilograms |
| Energy source: | Lithium batteries |
| Energy stock/range: | Up to 12 hours on a single charge |
| Driveline: | Electric motor with direct drive transmission |
| Navigation system: | Software combining RTK-GPS, supported by sensors and cameras |
| Output capacity: | Dependent on the task; can cover approximately 2 hectares per hour for tasks like vineyard spraying. |
| Pricing: | Available on request, lease starting from US $1,100 per month |
| Availability (countries): | Initially available in New Zealand, with plans for availability in Australia, Europe, and the USA. |
| Units operational: | 5 |