28 Jan 2022

'Robo-tractor' the future of orchard production

From Lately, 10:35 pm on 28 January 2022

Orchard owners have an exciting new piece of machinery in development known as a 'robo-tractor'. MPI have announced funding towards the project to create a driverless, low emissions tractor which would increase productivity and sustainability. Smart Machine is taking the lead on the three-year endeavour and chief executive Andrew Kersley joins us to explain how it will work.

Smart Machine's prototype is being tested in orchard work.

Smart Machine's prototype is being tested in orchard work. Photo: Supplied