Escorts launches Autonomous Farming Solutions with India’s first Automated Concept Tractor
At Esclusive 2018, Escorts’ annual innovation platform, the engineering conglomerate launched India’s first Automated Concept Tractor that brings the power of next generation digital vehicle technologies for enabling precision-based farming. Escorts has collaborated with seven technology giants namely Microsoft, Reliance Jio, Trimble, Samvardhana Motherson Group, WABCO, BOSCH and AVL for developing a range of farm machines with electric transmissions, autonomous applications, remote vehicle management, data-based soil and crop management, and sensor-based guided farm applications.
Indian Agriculture & Farming practices require extensive mechanization and precision-based agro solutions for maximized output and improved farmer income. More and more technological solutions and digital interface are required to enable a farmer to source farming intelligence and better cultivation information on soil health, seeds, water management & advance technologies for better output and earnings. Escorts has collaborated with AVL for electric driveline technology, with Trimble for sensors, controls, water level management system and automated e-steering, with Samvardhana Motherson Group for Smart Interface Cabins & Care Plus - a two-way voice interface for real time service, with WABCO for Vehicle Controls & Automation Technology, with Microsoft for its Cloud & AI technology, BOSCH for future emission readiness, and with Reliance Jio for enhancing farm machinery lifecycle with networked platform providing service and genuine spare parts across the country.
Indian Agriculture & Farming practices require extensive mechanization and precision-based agro solutions for maximized output and improved farmer income. More and more technological solutions and digital interface are required to enable a farmer to source farming intelligence and better cultivation information on soil health, seeds, water management & advance technologies for better output and earnings. Escorts has collaborated with AVL for electric driveline technology, with Trimble for sensors, controls, water level management system and automated e-steering, with Samvardhana Motherson Group for Smart Interface Cabins & Care Plus - a two-way voice interface for real time service, with WABCO for Vehicle Controls & Automation Technology, with Microsoft for its Cloud & AI technology, BOSCH for future emission readiness, and with Reliance Jio for enhancing farm machinery lifecycle with networked platform providing service and genuine spare parts across the country.
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NBM&CW October 2018