Robot: WTD4
Task(s): Seeding, mechanical weed control, spraying, fertiliser application, crop monitoring, harvesting.
Development start: 2020 (based on earlier developments)
Pricing: Sale. Starting from €85,000 (US $89.565 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description
The robot is a multipurpose tool carrier. To carry (task-specific) standard tractor implements, up to three category 1 task specific implements can be attached to the robot at the same time. There is a 3-point linkage on the front, middle and rear of the machine. It can basically do any task along a predefined path, as long as there is an existing implement to perform it. Both length and width of the machine can be easily modified according to the wishes of the client. A diesel/hydraulic version is commercially available by the end of 2021. An electric version is being tested and available on demand.
Drive train type
Diesel/hydraulic version is available. Electric version is being tested.
Characteristics
Both diesel-hydraulic and electric versions have about 20 kW of power. The linkages can lift 300 kg each however it is recommended to limit the weight of front and rear implements to 150 kg. Traction power is sufficient for most crop care activities. The robot is not suitable for heavy tillage.
Navigation system
The robot is equipped with LIDAR sensors that can detect obstacles in the vicinity of the robot. Currently, the robot can be manually teleoperated and will be able to navigate autonomously in 2022. Autonomous navigation of the robot will be fully based on a dual antenna RTK-GPS. Will be able to navigate autonomously in 2024.
| Name robot | WTD4 |
| Dimensions | Adjustable, typically 3.0m long (9.10 feet) and track width 1.5 m (4.11 feet). 3.0 m track width also possible |
| Turning radius | 0m/0 feet (4-wheel steering) |
| Weight | 800 kg (diesel), 1.100 kg (electric) |
| Energy source | Diesel is commercially available. Fully electric version available on demand |
| Energy stock/range | 8 hours (diesel). 4 hours or more for the electric version depending on battery capacity (20 kWh basic version, extendable to 40 kWh) |
| Driveline | Diesel/hydraulic version is available. Electric version is being tested. |
| Output capacity | Depends on implement working width. A 1.5 m working width at 3 km/h theoretically leads to 0.45 ha/h |
| Navigation system | The robot is equipped with LIDAR sensors that can detect obstacles in the vicinity of the robot. |
| Pricing | Sale. Starting from €85,000 (US $89.565 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023) |
| Availability ( countries) | Belgium, France, Germany, Luxemburg, The Netherlands |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 1 |
