The Bear Flag AutoTractor is a autonomous tractor by Bear Flag Robotics, priced at $50K-$80K. It is commercially available and deployed on farms worldwide. Compatible crops include all field crops. It delivers up to 100% labor cost reduction.
Bear Flag AutoTractor
The Bear Flag AutoTractor is a retrofit autonomous driving system that converts existing standard tractors into driverless machines. By installing a sensor suite including cameras, radar, and GPS receivers onto any compatible tractor, it enables fully autonomous field operations including tillage, mowing, and implement work without a driver in the cab. The system's cloud-based fleet management platform allows farmers to monitor and control multiple autonomous tractors from a single dashboard. Acquired by John Deere in 2021, the technology represents a cost-effective path to autonomy by leveraging farmers' existing equipment investments rather than requiring entirely new tractor purchases.
Bear Flag AutoTractor Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Install | Retrofit to existing tractors |
| Sensors | Cameras + radar + GPS |
| Implements | Any standard PTO |
| Management | Cloud dashboard |
| Price Range | $50,000 - $80,000 |
| Coverage Area | Matches tractor capacity |
| Deployment Status | commercial |
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Bear Flag Robotics
Newark, CA
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