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Potential Methods for Implementing Unmanned Agricultural Vehicles
Technical Paper
2008-21-0035
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Convergence 2008
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English
Abstract
There are many unique aspects related to implementing unmanned agricultural vehicles. Automated navigation systems, drive by wire electronics and implement control are already widely available in the marketplace providing a firm foundation for unmanned vehicles. Variable environments, harsh weather conditions, large vehicles and implements and high costs present challenges to bringing unmanned systems to the agriculture marketplace. The lack of existing standards is another limiting factor that calls for a united effort from industry, academia and government. Despite these factors, unmanned vehicles will be part of the future of agriculture, providing increased productivity and helping to meet the world's growing food needs.
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Bonefas, Z. and Moorehead, S., "Potential Methods for Implementing Unmanned Agricultural Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 2008-21-0035, 2008.Also In
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