autonomy

Smart implements

17-01 | Article

Autonomous tractors await smart implements

Autonomous farming

15-01 | Expert opinion

Autonomous farming: a strategic tug of war or a tipping point?

Photos: Traktorarvid

06-01 | News

Drever 120: (battery) packed autonomous traction unit for heavy tillage

Photo: Jaap Nijboer

26-12-2024 | Article

2024 top 5: Most read articles on autonomy

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

20-12-2024 | 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

20-12-2024 | 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

05-12-2024 | 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

22-11-2024 | 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

21-11-2024 | 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

19-11-2024 | Expert opinion

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