Imagine replacing one giant, heavy tractor that crushes the earth with a team of small, electric robots. One lead vehicle guides a fleet of lightweight helpers to do the work without compacting the soil. It is like switching from a heavy bulldozer to a coordinated group of nimble garden carts that don't leave deep ruts.
Heavy thermal tractors cause severe soil compaction and high CO2 emissions, which reduces long-term soil productivity and threatens food production.
A collaborative fleet consisting of the ALPO straddle tractor, VOLCAM electric tractor, and ZILUS autonomous robots, managed via a tablet-based HMI.
If you are a vineyard owner dealing with soil compaction from heavy machinery — this project developed the ALPO electric straddle tractor and ZILUS robots that alleviate ground pressure up to 15 times compared to thermal tractors.
If you are a producer of specialized crops dealing with high CO2 emissions and declining soil productivity — this project developed the VOLCAM electric tractor and ZILUS fleet that is CO2 emission free.
If you are a distributor dealing with the lack of sustainable alternatives to thermal tractors — this project developed a collaborative fleet of electric vehicles that multiply workload while remaining cost-effective.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not disclosed, although the system is described as being cost-effective compared to traditional thermal tractors.
Yes, the project focused on scaling up and industrializing the SWARM technology for market uptake in the EU and the US.
Based on available project data, the ZILUS robot, VOLCAM electric tractor, and ALPO electric straddle tractor are already on the market.
The system uses a tablet-based HMI for managing robotic behavior, allowing a farmer to drive a leader vehicle while unmanned robots follow.
SABI AGRI maintains an active presence in agricultural robotics networks to ensure innovations align with changing standards.
The project was led by a single partner, SABI AGRI, a French SME. With a 100% industry ratio, the project was focused entirely on commercial application and industrialization rather than academic research, which accelerated the transition from prototype to market.
Contact SABI AGRI in France for commercial fleet inquiries.
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