Augean Robotics Burro

Robot: Augean Robotics Burro
Task(s): Autonomous ferrying of hand-picked harvest, crop scouting, towing/moving items, etc.
Development start: 2017
Pricing: Base model $15.000 USD (€14.235)+ $199 (€189) per month Popup Autonomy. 48-month Burro-As-A-Service is also possible. (Euro prices according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023)
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Description

A small autonomous platform robot that uses computer vision (on-board cameras) and AI plus high-precision GPS to navigate in outdoor and indoor/greenhouse unstructured environments. Burros can be viewed and controlled centrally online, but do not require an internet connection to work. Burros use 12-18 on-board cameras to navigate, sense and categorize obstacles, running under canopies and in indoor areas where GPS is not available. Set-up is very rapid. Functionality continues to expand. Recently-delivered functionality includes multi-Burro navigation through a congested central packing operation, row-to-row navigation with crop scouting, and route sharing across multiple Burros. New attachments and accessories are being developed in-house and through partnerships to enable robotic fruit harvesting, mowing, crop treatment, security and more.

Drive train type

4 individually-driven (electric) wheels   

Characteristics

Platform with four wheels and autonomous onboard operation system. Safety features include emergency stop mechanisms and power cut-off switches, LED lights (also for low-light or night use) and audible notifications.

Navigation system

Computer vision and AI plus high-precision GPS. Workers can train Burros on established routes that can be shared between all robots in an area where cell-phone coverage is available. 

Specifications