John Deere recently unveiled a lineup of new autonomous machines at CES 2025 in support of agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping industries. The second-generation autonomy kit features advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help these machines navigate their environments. One common challenge across all industries is the shortage of skilled labor, with high percentages of contractors and landscaping business owners struggling to find workers.
Jahmy Hindman, chief technology officer at John Deere, emphasized the importance of autonomy in addressing this labor shortage. The company’s technology stack now enables more machines to operate safely and autonomously, benefiting customers and industries alike. Deere & Company, a global leader in agricultural, turf, construction, and forestry equipment, is expanding into autonomous machinery to maintain its market-leading position.
The new autonomous machines include a 9RX Tractor for large-scale agriculture, a 5ML Orchard Tractor for air blast spraying, a 460 P-Tier Autonomous Articulated Dump Truck for quarry operations, and an Autonomous Battery Electric Mower for commercial landscaping. These machines feature advanced autonomy kits with various sensors for optimal performance in unique and complex environments.
John Deere’s machines are managed through the cloud-based John Deere Operations Center Mobile platform, allowing users to start, monitor, and adjust the machines remotely. The autonomy-ready machines can be retrofit with the second-generation perception system, providing customers with multiple paths to adoption based on their technology journey. Overall, these autonomous machines aim to improve efficiency, address labor shortages, and support various industries in their day-to-day operations.
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