Robot: Traxx
Task: autonomous vineyard spanner
Development start: 2019
Pricing: Sale. €150,000 (US $158,055 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description
Traxx is a robot specialised for narrow vines using thermal energy from a diesel engine. It offers a variety of use (tillage and spraying) and profitability of the machine. Its low weight of 1.600 kg (without tools) responds to the issue of soil compaction. The machine is controlled manually via the remote control and the smartphone allows Traxx to be monitored when working independently. This monitoring implemented allow the user to integrate our robot in his work organisation with a smartphone interface and remote control that are easy to use. The integration of tools in the sales price makes the Traxx affordable and efficient.
Drive train type
Diesel engine combined with a hydraulic transfer / Poclain transmission.
Characteristics
4 steering wheels, crab steering. Slopes crossed 35% to 38% and supported cant 15% to 20%.
Navigation system
We use RTK-gps technology combined with missions that are generated in a cloud platform. Once the survey is completed, the data are processed and then integrated to obtain a work mission. The mission is then exported to the cloud. Survey accuracy with Trimble is estimated at 2/3 cm. For security aspects, we have 6 stop buttons on the machine and 1 additional on the remote control. Moreover, there are 4 bumpers present in front of each of these wheels, which stop the machine when there is physical contact. Thanks to the LiDAR, which has an obstacle detection range of 4 m, the latter makes it possible to follow the row. If the LiDAR detects something in its surroundings, it slows down to 1 km/h to minimise the impact between the object or person and the bumper.
Specifications
| Name/type robot | Traxx |
| Dimensions | Length 3.10 m (10.17 feet), width 1.46 m (4.79 feet), height 1.85 m (6.07 feet). Track width 1.50 m or 1.60 m (optional). Tunnel track width 1.20 m (3.93 feet) |
| Turning radius | < 5 m (<16.4 feet) |
| Weight | 1,600 kg without tools |
| Energy source | Diesel, 56 hp, 110 l tank capacity |
| Energy stock/range | 18 to 20 hours, maximum speed 6 km/h |
| Driveline | Hydraulic transfer, Poclain transmission |
| Navigation system | RTK-gps, LiDAR |
| Output capacity | 1 ha in 1h30min |
| Pricing | Sale. €150,000 (US $158,055 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023). Includes tillage tools, a follow-up service and 8 ha of mapped vines |
| Availability (countries) | France |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 9 |
