Gaurav Bansal

When people think of autonomy, they often think of the future of autonomous cars and trucks and how they will make our daily lives more convenient and efficient. However, agriculture is ahead of the curve, and it is benefiting everyone on the planet.

Farmers face an unprecedented challenge. They must feed a rapidly growing population (expected to reach 10 billion by 2025) with less available land and resources at their disposal. Farmers use fully autonomous tractors today to make the essential job of growing the food, fuel, and fiber we all depend on more productive, profitable, and sustainable. With machines that use autonomy and advanced robotics, farmers can upskill their labor, perform precise tasks at scale, and improve sustainability practices to overcome these challenges.

An essential part of deploying autonomous machines on farms are connected digital tools to create work plans, monitor the job, and analyze data from the machines. These tools are the most important app on a farmer’s phone as it gives them true visibility into their farming practices and allows them to continuously improve their operations.

This presentation will explore why farmers need autonomy, how they manage their fleets of advanced robotics with digital tools, and how the data and insights gleaned from the machines helps them overcome challenges to produce more food and clothes for the growing population.