Robot: mini GUSS
Task(s): Spraying
Development start: 2017-2020
Pricing: $307,500 (€291.818 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023), optional bolt-on vineyard tower or apple tower sold separately.
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Description
Mini GUSS is designed specifically for vineyards and high-density orchards. It is a progressive machine that uses a combination of GPS, LiDAR and the latest technology to autonomously roll down each row spraying with precision and efficiency. A single operator can monitor up to eight mini GUSS machines from a vehicle, office or home while the nurse truck supplies the spray product when mini GUSS signals for a refill. Mini GUSS has a 3.8-liter Cummins diesel engine to tackle the most strenuous terrain. There are two tower options: a vineyard tower for two row applications and a vertical trellis tower for high-density orchards.
Drive train type
Turbo-diesel engine with hydraulic propulsion.
Characteristics
Mini GUSS is an autonomous vineyard and high-density orchard sprayer that allows growers and farmers to keep their crews safer than ever before.
Navigation system
Mini GUSS uses a combination of GPS, LiDAR, cameras and the latest technology to autonomously roll through the orchards, day or night spraying row after row.
Specifications
| Name robot | mini GUSS |
| Dimensions | Length : 6.1m/19 ft. Width : 1,80 m/6 ft. Height: 1.6m/5.3 ft. Track width 1,52m/5ft |
| Turning radius | 2.4m/8 ft |
| Weight | 8,840 lbs – 4,010 kilograms |
| Energy source | Diesel engine |
| Energy stock/range | Energy stock/range 12 hour run time. |
| Driveline | Diesel |
| Output capacity | 4 – 8 acres per hour depending on speed and row spacing. |
| Navigation system | A combination of GPS, LiDAR, cameras and the latest technology . |
| Pricing | $307,500 (€291.818 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023), optional bolt-on vineyard tower or apple tower sold separately. |
| Availability (countries) | Currently GUSS machines are spraying througout the United States and in Australia. |
| Units operational (total end 2023) | 47 |
