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Dot to develop technology for autonomous farming

18-10-2019 | |
Praktijk en Precisie
Praktijk en Precisie

Dot Intelligence is to develop AI/ML technology for the Dot autonomous farming robot.

Dot Intelligence is a subsidiary of Dot Technology Corp in Edmonton, Canada, the manufacturer of the Dot autonomous farm robot.

Enhance adoption of the Dot robotic system

Dot Intelligence, located in Alberta, has been established with the purpose of developing techology and enhance adoption of the Dot robotic system for use in autonomous farming. The subsidiary will focus on computer vision, machine learning optimisation, and intelligent navigation.

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The Dot Power Platform is a U-shaped vehicle that fits around “Dot-ready” equipment, or machinery that fits the platform’s specific schematic. - Photo: Dot Technology Corp.

The Dot Power Platform is a U-shaped vehicle that fits around “Dot-ready” equipment, or machinery that fits the platform’s specific schematic. – Photo: Dot Technology Corp.

100% autonomous operation in the field

The objective of building a team focused on adding AI/ML capabilities to Dot is to eventually allow farmers to achieve 100% (set it and forget it) autonomous operation in the field. It is to enable a variety of transport options between fields such as the Follow-Me feature or platooning movement.

Also read: DOT farm robot tested by U.S. farmers

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