Autonomous 5ML orchard tractor
Autonomy kit (cameras + LiDAR + AI) for 5ML specialty tractor pulling air-blast sprayers in orchards; diesel first, battery-electric version later
Second-generation autonomy kit.
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Sensors | Second-gen perception kit with added LiDAR for dense canopies |
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What it does
Air-blast spraying
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- John Deere
- Based in
- Moline, IL, United States
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- Not found on the maker's site
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (ces2025.deere.com), last checked 2026-10-29.
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Buyer’s guide: spraying robots
How they work
Autonomous sprayers drive the rows on their own; spot sprayers use cameras to hit single plants or weeds. Some treat plants with UV-C light instead of chemicals.
What to check before buying
- Tank size and hectares per day
- Whether it is legally approved as a sprayer in your country
- Section or nozzle-level control