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Robo-tractor: Slick self-driving vehicle heralds remote-control farming (VIDEO) | |
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The future of tractors is looking sleek and glossy and more akin to a Transformer than the reliable Massey Ferguson that has served farmers for decades. The only snag? The machines are taking over. | The future of tractors is looking sleek and glossy and more akin to a Transformer than the reliable Massey Ferguson that has served farmers for decades. The only snag? The machines are taking over. |
A luxurious (not something you would usually associate with farming) self-driving concept tractor has just been unveiled, proving that cutting edge autonomous technology is not just the reserve of cars. | A luxurious (not something you would usually associate with farming) self-driving concept tractor has just been unveiled, proving that cutting edge autonomous technology is not just the reserve of cars. |
READ MORE:‘Vision’ of the future: BMW unveils incredible self driving concept car (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | READ MORE:‘Vision’ of the future: BMW unveils incredible self driving concept car (PHOTOS, VIDEO) |
Autonomous Solutions Incorporated has revealed Case IH – the concept robo-tractor at The Farm Progress Show – showing off its nifty extras including cameras, radar and sensors that allow the farmer to control the tractor remotely using a tablet. | Autonomous Solutions Incorporated has revealed Case IH – the concept robo-tractor at The Farm Progress Show – showing off its nifty extras including cameras, radar and sensors that allow the farmer to control the tractor remotely using a tablet. |
The tractor, which could be mistaken for a way flashier Batmobile, has a maximum speed of 31 miles per hour (50 kph). | The tractor, which could be mistaken for a way flashier Batmobile, has a maximum speed of 31 miles per hour (50 kph). |
It is currently designed without a seat, meaning a driver can’t jump in and take manual control if something goes awry. | It is currently designed without a seat, meaning a driver can’t jump in and take manual control if something goes awry. |
Other important details still need to be ironed out including the small matter of price but until then sit back and watch futuristic farming at its most visionary. | Other important details still need to be ironed out including the small matter of price but until then sit back and watch futuristic farming at its most visionary. |
READ MORE: Toyota’s wooden ‘concept’ roadster built for time, not speed (VIDEO) | READ MORE: Toyota’s wooden ‘concept’ roadster built for time, not speed (VIDEO) |
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