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Putting Autonomy to Work

We’ve all heard of self-driving cars. But did you know John Deere tractors have been self-steering for two decades? And now, full-autonomous tractors are being tested by customers in the field, with the promise of helping address labor shortages. The potential for ag and construction are limitless. Many of our industries don’t have enough people on hand to get their job done during the busiest seasons. Autonomy helps solve that by enabling the equipment to work, while customers focus on other tasks.

Exterior view of the autonomous 8R tractor cab.

Advanced 360 degree camera system…

It can work long days and even nights, with or without an operator in the seat.

  • Operate and monitor progress remotely, from a smartphone or tablet.

  • Cameras provide 360-degree vision.

  • Recognizes obstacles, stops to avoid, and notifies remote operator.

  • Gives farmers the ability to multi-task and multiply their productivity.

Autonomous 9RX 640 tractor with 2660VT tillage turning in the field
Headshot of Deanna Kovar.

All farmers need to do is transport their tractor to the field, get it set, get out the cab, and use their mobile phone to 'swipe to farm.'

Deanna Kovar
President - Worldwide Ag & Turf for Europe, Asia, and Africa
Deere & Company

Automation gets it right the first time.

On construction sites, industry data suggests as much as 30% of work is actually rework. But precision grade management technology makes the work more precise. And the automation of key tasks and functions can make a new operator productive quicker and take a seasoned pro to the next level.

Construction worker on a jobsite with John Deere construction equipment in the background.

Labor shortages force 6 in 10 firms to cancel or postpone projects.

- Associated General Contractors of America

This is just the beginning

See what the future holds