CES 2022, page-31

@StableGenius

I did some research before but it was swept up in the 2021 thread, here are some John Deere tech that may be of interest:


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https://modernfarmer.com/2021/08/john-deere-moves-into-autonomous-tractors-with-robots-startup-acquisition/

John Deere Moves Into Autonomous Tractors With Robots Startup Acquisition

The company has in the past announced a few evolutions of its tractors and other equipment, but took a big step last week when it acquired the startup Bear Flag Robotics.

https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2020023745

WO2020023745 - VEHICLE CONTROLLERS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Current Assignee: Bear Flag Robotics Inc

Abstract
Systems and methods for vehicle controllers for agricultural and industrial applications are described. For example, a method includes accessing a map data structure storing a map representing locations of physical objects in a geographic area; accessing current point cloud data captured using a distance sensor connected to a vehicle; detecting a crop row based on the current point cloud d

although:

https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/hyundai-samsung-ces-2022-showcases-offer-a-glimpse-of-the-metaverse

An example of this is agricultural equipment producer John Deere's See and Spray technology, which combines cameras, sensors and AI-powered software into a self-driving vehicle that can autonomously identify unwanted weeds and spray herbicides selectively, instead of the traditional approach of spraying a whole field.