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The M200 is designed specifically for use in orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses. Photos: MQ Autonomous Agritech

20-12 | News

MQ Autonomous Agritech to expand with electric autonomous sprayer M200

The iMog is designed with small-scale farms in mind. Photo: Farmrobo Technologies. Photos: Farmrobo Technologies

20-12 | News

Farmrobo iMog: autonomous multipurpose robot designed for small-scale farming operations

Robots are now a common sight in the agricultural spotlight. At Agritechnica 2023, the largest agricultural trade fair, several robots, like this Karl from manufacturer Kuhn, were displayed among the standard equipment. But in the field still a rarity. – Photo’s: Future Farming

05-12 | Expert opinion

‘Autonomy operations: Lessons from history and today’

The Kubota KATR is a compact, four-wheeled robotic vehicle designed for operation on slopes and rough terrain. Its four legs can bend and extend hydraulically, allowing the KATR to remain stable even on uneven ground. – Photo: Kubota

22-11 | News

Robot Kubota KATR wins CES Innovation Award

At the Wieringermeerpolder, an autonomous Fendt tractor equipped with the iQuus Autonomy system was put to the test at Bloembollenbedrijf Ruiter-Wever. The innovative technology, developed by Dutch manufacturer GPX Solutions, offers farmers the opportunity to optimize labor and fieldwork with minimal supervision. While the system shows great promise, farmers are eager for improvements like reverse functionality to enhance its capabilities. – Photo: Theo Galama

21-11 | Article

Bright prospects for the unmanned tractor – Especially with reverse capability

Craig Rupp: I think the likes of tractor company is stuck in the Innovator’s Dilemma. I imagine there is a team working on the next bigger model. It’s in their DNA. There is nothing they can do to change that.” – Photo generated by AI DALL-E

19-11 | Expert opinion

‘Autonomy: The key to reducing horsepower — It’s not just smart, it’s the law’

Mississippi State University Assistant Professor Hussein Gharakhani, front, is a MAFES scientist whose research focuses on agricultural autonomy. Also pictured are Research Associate Jessica Wolfe and Assistant Professor Nuwan Wijewardane assessing a robot in a corn field as a UAV flies above at the university’s W.B. Andrews Agricultural Systems Research Farm. – Photo: Dominique Belcher

15-11 | News

MSU, John Deere partner for research to move agricultural autonomy forward

Source: World Robotics 2024

13-11 | News

Sales of service robots up 30% worldwide, agricultural robots +21%

The Deutz-Fahr TTV 5115 Smart Vineyard Tractor is an impressive sight at the Eima 2024 trade show in Bologna, Italy. This narrow tractor, in a striking matte black finish with Pneutrac tires. Photos: Bas van Hattum

13-11 | Photo report

PHOTO | Eima 2024: Deutz-Fahr TTV 5115 with autonomous kit

Vineatrac has a maximum speed of 5 km per hour and is capable of working on slopes up to 60%. – Photos: STEVmotion

08-11 | News

Autonomous Vineatrac tractor combines agility and innovation