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GUSS offers preview of ‘mini’ version of its autonomous orchard sprayer

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GUSS Automation is giving a “sneak peek” at a new compact version of its autonomous orchard sprayer – the “miniGUSS”.

The company says the agriculture industry has been asking for this innovative sprayer designed specifically for vineyards and high-density orchards.

The “revolutionary”, full-sized version of GUSS – short for Global Unmanned Spray System – made its debut in 2017 and has received awards and rave reviews for its precision and efficiency giving farmers, growers and orchard spraying businesses the ability to lower labor and overhead costs as well as increase precision, efficiency, safety, and profitability with this autonomous machine. [Read more…] about GUSS offers preview of ‘mini’ version of its autonomous orchard sprayer

GUSS Automation launches autonomous orchard sprayer

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GUSS Automation has launched an autonomous orchard sprayer.

The company says the sprayer brings “advanced technology and farming together to change the direction of the agriculture industry”.

GUSS says its robot enables farmers to increase efficiency and precision as well as keep their crews safer than ever before. [Read more…] about GUSS Automation launches autonomous orchard sprayer

John Deere showcases autonomous electric tractor and other new tech

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John Deere, probably the largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world, has been showcasing a new autonomous tractor and other new technology at the ongoing Agritechnica event.

In a new exhibition concept at this year’s Agritechnica, Deere is demonstrating its leading position in precision agriculture in the Future Technology Zone.

Nine different product developments and research projects in the fields of electrification, autonomy through automation and artificial intelligence show how agriculture could work even more sustainably and productively in the future. [Read more…] about John Deere showcases autonomous electric tractor and other new tech

Autonomous Tractor boss says new technology can help farmers halve their costs

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The Autonomous Tractor Corporation is close to launching a range of new technologies which it says will help farmers halve their equipment costs. 

In exclusive comments to Robotics and Automation News, Kraig Schulz, CEO of ATC, says the company’s latest eDrive system would cost between $250 and $500 per horsepower.

This is approximately half the cost of a new tractor, which costs anywhere between around $750 and $1,000 per hp.

Schulz says: “The system costs will obviously depend on configuration, horsepower, and so on, but we can have a retrofit eDrive system for a 325 hp sprayer done, installed, ready to go for about $75,000 which is a little less than having the whole thing rebuilt with hydrostatic drives – about $80,000. [Read more…] about Autonomous Tractor boss says new technology can help farmers halve their costs