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Robot: RoamIO-HCT
Task(s): Multipurpose like weeding, spraying, gathering data
Development start: 2019
Pricing: Starts at $80,000 (€75,920 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023).
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Description

RoamIO-HCT is a compact and light ( 450 kg) robot on tracks. Automates standard horticultural farming implements that are compatible with 2” hitch receivers to assist the farmer during numerous stages of farming such as autonomous seeding, weeding, mowing, cultivating, sampling soil, and gathering data. It has a top speed of 8.5 kph. In capacity good for up to 10 ha/hr for datalogging and 1.9 ha/hr mechanical weeding. Multiple RoamIOs can be operated at the same time from one tablet, and all RoamIOs can be teleoperated through the cloud. It also features a virtual assistant

Drive train type

Geared brushless motors per track, uses skid steering.

Characteristics

48VDC and 12VDC output, field-configurable relay switches, optional motorized lift for implements.

Navigation system

The robot is controlled using a tablet computer. Users can set inputs for a path planning algorithm like: boundaries, obstacles (if any), start point, end point and heading. In order to detect obstacles, uses triple redundancy – a LiDAR, 2 SONARs, and a camera that runs artificial intelligence algorithms to detect 30+ different “objects”. RoamiO-HCT has 2 flood-lights to illuminate the surrounding area in low-visibility conditions.

Specifications

Name robotRoamIO-HCT
Dimensions1.6 x 1.7 x 1.27 meters (L x W x H). The track width is 15cm, and 1.51 meters center to center.
Turning radiusCapable of rotating on the spot, depending on the implement being automated.
Weight  450 kg
Energy source  Fully electric powered by lithium batteries, with optional diesel/ petrol generator to increase range.
Energy stock/range  Up to 9 hours on a single charge
Driveline  Geared brushless motors per track, uses skid steering.
Output capacity  Task dependent. Top speed 8.5 kph. eg. up to 10 ha/hr for datalogging and 1.9 ha/hr mechanical weeding.
Navigation systemUsing a tablet computer users can set inputs for a path planning algorithm. A LiDAR, 2 SONARs, and a camera that runs artificial intelligence algorithms to detect 30+ different “objects”.
Pricing  Starts at $80,000 (€75,920 according to the exchange rate of 01-11-2023).
Availability (countries)USA and Canada trough regional dealers
Units operational (total end 2023)  1 (according to 2022 information)

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