Robot: Augean Robotics Burro
Task(s): Autonomous ferrying of hand-picked harvest, crop scouting, towing/moving items, etc.
Development start: 2017
Pricing: Base model $15.000 USD (€14.235)+ $199 (€189) per month Popup Autonomy. 48-month Burro-As-A-Service is also possible. (Euro prices according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description
A small autonomous platform robot that uses computer vision (on-board cameras) and AI plus high-precision GPS to navigate in outdoor and indoor/greenhouse unstructured environments. Burros can be viewed and controlled centrally online, but do not require an internet connection to work. Burros use 12-18 on-board cameras to navigate, sense and categorize obstacles, running under canopies and in indoor areas where GPS is not available. Set-up is very rapid. Functionality continues to expand. Recently-delivered functionality includes multi-Burro navigation through a congested central packing operation, row-to-row navigation with crop scouting, and route sharing across multiple Burros. New attachments and accessories are being developed in-house and through partnerships to enable robotic fruit harvesting, mowing, crop treatment, security and more.
Drive train type
4 individually-driven (electric) wheels
Characteristics
Platform with four wheels and autonomous onboard operation system. Safety features include emergency stop mechanisms and power cut-off switches, LED lights (also for low-light or night use) and audible notifications.
Navigation system
Computer vision and AI plus high-precision GPS. Workers can train Burros on established routes that can be shared between all robots in an area where cell-phone coverage is available.
Specifications
| Name/ type robot | Burro (base platform) |
| Dimensions | Length: 54.7 inches (138,9 cm) Width: 36.25 inches (92,07 cm) narrower/wider also available Height: 27,3 inches (69,3 cm) |
| Turning radius | 0” (360° skid steering) |
| Weight | 175 kg |
| Energy source | Batteries (various types available). 12 hour charge time |
| Energy stock/range | 8 miles (12.8 KM). NOTE: Range depends on speed and load. |
| Driveline | Direct drive with 4 individually-driven wheels |
| Output capacity | 5 hp, payload 500 lb, towing capacity of 2000 lbs on flat clear terrain, processes 2+TB of data/hr, top speed of 4.5 MPH |
| Navigation system | Computer vision and AI plus high-precision GPS |
| Pricing | Base model $15.000 USD (€14.235)+ $199 (€189) per month Popup Autonomy. 48-month Burro-As-A-Service is also possible. (Euro prices according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023) |
| Availability (countries) | US, Australia, NZ, Peru, Israel, and Japan (with expansion to 5 more countries before the end of 2023). |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 400 (End of year target) |
