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Carbon Robotics introduces AutoTractor autonomy with real-time remote supervision
Carbon Robotics introduced AutoTractor, a retrofit autonomy kit installable on John Deere 6R and 8R tractors in under 24 hours. Farmers' tractors are watched by Carbon's remote operators who step in when unexpected obstacles appear, such as debris or irrigation pipe, making autonomous operation continuous rather than requiring the farmer to take over.
- First tractor autonomy kit with real-time remote supervision and control; operators manage multiple machines from a central station.
- Retrofit design works on existing John Deere 6R and 8R tractors; installation takes under 24 hours.
- Solves the "stop and wait" problem: instead of autonomous tractors halting when confused, remote operators provide continuous oversight and decision-making.