John Deere takes full ownership of GUSS Automation, maker of autonomous orchard sprayers

John Deere/Autonomy kits (8R, 9RX, 5ML)

John Deere acquired the remaining stake in GUSS Automation, the Kingsburg, California maker of autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers, building on a joint venture begun in 2022 with a 40% stake. More than 250 GUSS machines have sprayed 2.6 million acres over 500,000 autonomous hours; one operator supervises up to eight robots.

• GUSS machines use GPS, LiDAR and proprietary software; one supervisor manages up to eight vehicles simultaneously.
• 250+ machines deployed globally, accounting for 2.6 million acres sprayed over 500,000 autonomous hours.
• GUSS retains its brand, employees and Kingsburg factory; sprayers sell exclusively through John Deere dealers.