Since the agrarian revolution, the world has seen tremendous innovations in the field of science and agriculture, which have improved crop production and animal rearing. From mechanized farming to chemical elements, irrigation and crop surveillance systems, more than half of agricultural tasks are automated. If the recent innovations are anything to go by, agriculture is yet to hit the peak of changes. Every technology aims to lower the cost of production, increase farm output while enhancing the consumer safety.
Amid the rise in plantation farming, farm mechanization helps farmers conduct their activities promptly. It is possible to plow, plant, fertilize, and harvest thousands of acres within a few days using the modern farm machinery. While a vast majority of the farm equipment are human controlled, Case IH, pet of the CNH Industrial just launched the autonomous concept vehicle at the Farm Progress show in Boone. The robotic tractor comes to revolutionize the sector with the fact that it needs no driver, other than just a computer program.
Judging from the sight, the tractor lacks a driver’s cabin as it uses cameras, GPS and Radar technology to cruise the field. Farmers can sit pretty as they control the tractor remotely using an application on their computer or tablet. You need not take breaks off farming activities, which are common with human controlled devices. Similarly, farmers cut costs related to employee benefits and health, as well as the risks associated with accidents.
When it comes to convenience, the robotic tractor works day and night. You can work when you are free or even after working hours without worrying about accuracy and precision. It a one-stop-solution for all farm activities such as planting, harvesting and weeding among others. It comes with a 419-horsepowe engine capable of about 50km/hr, which is more than what you need on a farm. The company is yet to give a retail price, but farmers can wait for the revolutionary farming equipment.
