iTractor: Smart farmer’s assistant - iTractor ®
iTractor is a hybrid smart robotized compact tractor designed to work inside the farmyard or livestock farm. The hybrid navigation has two separate systems: a manual for the farmer and an programmable autopilot. iTractor is a multifunctional machine and with its help you can spare yourself the effort of doing a lot of your daily chores by hand. Universal micro-controller platforms and laser, infrared and hydroacoustic sensors are used with proven accuracy up to +/- 2 mm. These are some of its functions and abilities:
- It charges the manger with food at a programmable interval;
- Cleans the cattle shed at a programmable interval;
- Mows the lawn with an ecologically friendly technology Ÿ?? mulching, it is not necessary to collect the mown grass. Twigs, fir-cones, etc., do not hinder the mowing;
- Regulates the depth of plowing;
- Regulates the cutting height;
- Stops the mowing when it is raining owing to the rain sensor;
- It trains itself by scanning the new terrain
- it can till separate farm areas;
With regard to safety when rolled over, the iTractor's knives of the lawn mower stop turning. There is a sound signalization at the starting, as well as child protection. Also it is eco friendly and easy to maintain- the maintenance is identical to the maintenance of household electrical appliances.
Lastly, it is accessible for widespread use, due to the fact that you do not need to have a driving license to operate with the iTractor.
See also: https://smart-akis.com/SFCPPortal/#/app-h/technologies?techid=29
Smart-AKIS: European Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) towards innovation-driven research
in Smart Farming Technology
Ongoing | 2016-2018
in Smart Farming Technology
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Greece