Mach and Antonio Carraro have been working together over the past several months to develop autonomous capabilities for tractors built for vineyards and orchards. In the field test shown below, an Antonio Carraro tractor equipped with Mach’s integrated autonomy system navigates orchard rows and makes end-of-row turns.
Developing Autonomy for Specialty Crop Equipment
Founded in 1910, Italian manufacturer Antonio Carraro specializes in compact tractors for vineyards, orchards, and challenging terrain. Mach provides integrated autonomy hardware and software, including perception and vehicle control, that off-highway equipment manufacturers can integrate at the factory. The collaboration brings that technology to a tractor platform designed for specialty crop operations.
For equipment manufacturers serving specialty crop growers, moving through an orchard involves two distinct maneuvers: following the row and turning into the next one. The field test shows the tractor performing both.
Mach and Antonio Carraro are continuing development and expect to share more in 2027.
Developing an autonomous equipment platform? Talk with Mach about integrating autonomy hardware and software into your machines. To get in touch, email sales@mach.io.