In a major move for the agricultural industry, lidar solutions provider Ouster and agtech company Fieldin have announced a multi-year supply agreement for the largest known deployment of retrofit autonomy kits for autonomous tractors. Fieldin, which offers a smart farming platform and autonomous technology, has already deployed dozens of autonomy kits to farms and plans to add more than 100 retrofit kits equipped with an Ouster OS1 lidar sensor to its US-based customers this year.
Ouster and Fieldin Partner to Revolutionize Autonomous Farming
The partnership between Ouster and Fieldin is set to transform the agricultural industry by providing a scalable autonomous farming solution. As a lidar solutions provider, Ouster has been instrumental in developing reliable and cost-effective lidar sensors that can be used on board tractors and other farm machinery. Fieldin, an ag-tech company, has developed a smart farming platform and autonomous technology that can be retrofitted to existing tractors, offering several levels of automation.
Together, Ouster and Fieldin have signed a multi-year supply agreement for the largest known deployment of retrofit autonomy kits for autonomous tractors in the agricultural industry. Fieldin has already deployed dozens of autonomy kits to its customers’ farms and plans to deploy more than 100 autonomy retrofit kits equipped with an Ouster OS1 lidar sensor to customers in the USA this year. As part of the binding agreement, Ouster has already shipped 100 sensors to Fieldin and plans to deliver several hundred more sensors by 2024.
The deployment of 100 retrofit autonomy kits by Fieldin represents the largest deployment of autonomous tractors in the industry to date, and the kits can provide farmers with enhanced operational efficiency and cost reductions. The partnership between Ouster and Fieldin aims to address the challenges faced by the agricultural industry by developing scalable autonomous farming solutions.
Fieldin’s Autonomous Technology and Ouster’s Lidar Sensors Deliver Advanced Automation for Farmers
Fieldin’s autonomy kits are designed to provide farmers with several levels of automation, including auto-steering and other driving assistance capabilities, autonomous spraying, and fully autonomous driver-out functionality in line with local autonomous driving regulations. The kits can be retrofitted to existing tractors, allowing farmers to automate their operations without the need to purchase new equipment. The Ouster OS1 lidar sensor is a crucial component of the autonomy kit, providing reliable vehicle localization, navigation, and object detection in the challenging environments in which agricultural equipment operates.
Through the partnership with Ouster, Fieldin can offer a robust, reliable, and cost-effective lidar sensor that meets the demanding requirements of the agricultural industry. Ouster’s lidar sensors have a proven track record of reliability, and their cost-effectiveness makes them an ideal solution for retrofitting existing tractors with autonomous technology. Furthermore, Ouster’s excellent customer support and product availability have been critical factors in the success of the partnership with Fieldin.
The combination of Fieldin’s autonomous technology and Ouster’s lidar sensors is set to revolutionize the agricultural industry by providing farmers with advanced automation capabilities that can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase yields. The scalability of the technology also makes it accessible to farmers of all sizes, helping to level the playing field in the agricultural industry.
The Future of Autonomous Farming
The deployment of 100 retrofit autonomy kits by Fieldin, equipped with Ouster’s lidar sensors, represents a significant step forward for the agricultural industry’s adoption of autonomous farming technology. By 2027, the autonomous farming equipment market is expected to be worth approximately US$95 billion, and the partnership between Ouster and Fieldin is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this growing market.
The scalability of the autonomous farming solutions developed by Ouster and Fieldin means that they are accessible to farmers of all sizes, from small family-owned farms to large agribusinesses. The technology offers several levels of automation, allowing farmers to choose the level of automation that best fits their specific needs and budget.
The benefits of autonomous farming are numerous, including improved operational efficiency, increased yields, and reduced costs. Additionally, the technology can help farmers to manage their environmental impact by providing more precise control over the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The result is a more sustainable and profitable agricultural industry that can meet the growing demand for food and other agricultural products.
Conclusion
The partnership between Ouster and Fieldin for the largest-ever deployment of retrofit autonomy kits for autonomous tractors marks a significant step forward in the agricultural industry. By combining Ouster’s reliable and cost-effective lidar sensors with Fieldin’s smart farming platform and autonomous technology, they are providing farmers with enhanced operational efficiency and cost reductions. This partnership also aims to overcome the challenges faced by the industry through the development of scalable autonomous farming solutions.
The deployment of 100 autonomy retrofit kits by Fieldin is a significant achievement and represents the largest deployment of autonomous tractors in the industry to date. With the estimated worth of the autonomous farming equipment market expected to reach $95bn by 2027, this partnership is well-positioned to make a significant contribution to this growing market while revolutionizing the agricultural industry.
Overall, the partnership between Ouster and Fieldin is an exciting development that has the potential to improve agricultural operations and environmental impact management, while increasing yields and improving food quality.
