Robot: SwarmBot
Task(s): Robot platform for horticulture, orchard and large-scale agriculture applications
Development start: 2012
Pricing: US $200,886 (€187,359 according to the exchange rate of 11-11-2024)
Manufacturer:
Description
SwarmFarm does not build or sell implements. Its developer ecosystem SwarmConnect® allows manufacturers to integrate their implements onboard its robots. Implement manufacturers can buy a SwarmConnect quick-convert module (ECU) and wiring loom to convert their product to autonomy ready or perform custom integrations through the SwarmConnect API. To date, 10 manufacturers offer SwarmConnect ready implements, including spray booms from 9 to 24 meters wide with spray tanks from 1000 liters up to 3000 liters, Green on Brown and Green on Green weed detection cameras, mowers and slashers. Autonomous dock and refill for granular as well as liquid products are scheduled for April 2023.
Drive train type
Diesel engine and hydrostatic drive
Characteristics
62 KW diesel engine, 5 hydraulic remotes with 100 l/min oil flow, Cat 2 point linkage with 1500 kg lift capacity, 12 volt 120 amp alternator.
Navigation system
2cm RTK GPS with compass and IMU for operation in poor GPS conditions. Obstacle detection 3D Lidar and 3D time of flight infrared cameras. Safety bumper bar is also incorporated. 24/7 operation, daylight and night.
Specifications
| Name robot | SwarmBot |
| Dimensions | Length : 4.2m/13.8ft. Width : 1.7m to 4.4m/5.6ft to 14.4ft. Height: 2m to 2.8m/6.6ft to 9.2ft. Track width 1.45m/4.8ft to 4m/13.1 to suit orchards through to Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) |
| Turning radius | 3.05m/10ft. |
| Weight | 2500 kg |
| Energy source | Diesel engine |
| Energy stock/range | 30 hours on one tank |
| Driveline | Diesel engine and hydrostatic drive |
| Output capacity | Max working speed of 10 kph. 18 meter spray boom will cover 18 ha/hr. A 3 meter mower will mow 3 hectares per hour |
| Navigation system | 2cm RTK GPS with IMU and wheel odometry. Obstacle detection 3D Lidar and 3D time of flight infrared cameras. |
| Pricing | US $200,886 (€187,359 according to the exchange rate of 11-11-2024) |
| Availability (countries) | All of Australia, one machine in the US and now taking orders from US farmers |
| Units operational (total end 2024) | 118 |
