The New Holland NHDrive concept autonomous tractor shows a vision into the future of agriculture A further evolution based on efficiency and sustainability Developed by CNH Industrial in collaboration with its long-standing technology provider Autonomous Solutions Incorporated, ASI, a Utah-based company that is the industry leader in off-road autonomous solutions, the New HollandNHDrive autonomous tractor is an unmanned vehicle that is fully autonomous and can be monitored and controlled via a desktop computer or via a portable tablet interface. This enables farmers to access tractor and implement data, wherever they are, from different locations, whilst checking fields from the comfort of their pick-up, whilst tending livestock or whilst at home, and always whenever they need. This facilitates right-time decision making to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Furthermore, farmers will maintain full control and ownership of their data. A path-plotting screen shows the tractor's progress, another shows its live camera feed, providing the user with up to four real time views (two front and two rear). A further screen enables monitoring and modification of key machine and implement parameters such as engine speed, fuel levels and implement settings, including seeding rate or coulter downforce. The route to the field can also be planned, should this involve private roads or tracks. The NHDrive concept tractor is equipped with a seeder, and is able to autonomously seed the next crop straight behind the combine. Using an application installed on a portable device, perfect for supervised automation, such as an operator driving a combine, or on a desktop computer, perfect for the farmer working in his farm office, the tractor and implement parameters can be continually monitored and controlled, and changes can be made if necessary. http://www.thenewsmarket.com/global/cnh-industrial/the-new-holland-nhdrive-concept-autonomous-tractor-shows-a-vision-into-the-future-of-agriculture/s/b549d9e9-d038-4f15-b45d-5c57b0f6b5e9 CNH Industrial brands reveal concept autonomous tractor development: driverless technology to boost precision and productivity Flexible autonomous solutions The concept tractors are configured as two distinct versions. These offer the potential to use CNH Industrial’s autonomous technology to completely remove the operator from the cab – in the case of the cabless concept Case IH Magnum. The New Holland T8 NHDrive™ concept tractor maintains its cab to deliver operating flexibility, with traditional human operation for road transport and when performing tasks currently unsuited to automation. Autonomous mode is then engaged when compatible tasks are performed. In either format, the machines can be seamlessly integrated into existing fleets, and aside from the driverless technology they use a conventional engine, transmission, chassis and implement couplings. Distinctive design CNH Industrial’s in-house Styling Center used the current Case IH Magnum as the starting point for the brand’s concept autonomous tractor. The international Industrial Design Team then reimagined the tractor for a future autonomous era, eliminating the traditional operator station and crafting the concept Magnum’s sleek and dynamic lines. The aggressive headlights, sculpted bonnet and distinctive silhouette are complemented by carbon fiber front fenders, two-tone black and red wheel rims and signature LED status running lights. Read More http://www.thenewsmarket.com/global/latest-news/all/cnh-industrial-brands-reveal-concept-autonomous-tractor-development--driverless-technology-to-boost-/s/a2259742-061a-412a-8a12-d307dbaedd88 Case IH Premieres Concept Vehicle at Farm Progress Show Case IH unveiled an autonomous concept vehicle today at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The concept vehicle is a cabless Case IH row crop tractor that can operate autonomously with a wide range of field implements. “In many parts of the world, finding skilled labor during peak use seasons is a constant challenge for our customers,” said Case IH Brand President Andreas Klauser. “While we offer auto-steering and telematics on our equipment today for remote management of farm machinery and employees, this autonomous tractor concept demonstrates how our customers and their employees could remotely monitor and control machines directly. This technology will offer our customers greater operational efficiencies for tasks such as tillage, planting, spraying and harvesting.” Read More http://www.thenewsmarket.com/global/latest-news/all/case-ih-premieres-concept-vehicle-at-farm-progress-show/s/3a2abb2b-d8a5-4b46-90bd-e788052f7be3 #TheDayTheFarmChanged NEW "SUBSCRIBE NOW"