A Bay of Plenty-based business has been showing American farmers how they may live long and… Prospr. A multi-use, high tech vehicle for agriculture, Robotics Plus’ Prospr draws on AI to tackle orchard and vineyard tasks, the company’s CEO, Steve Saunders, explains.
“The big challenge for growers globally is how to consistently produce more food sustainably while reducing their environmental impact. Prospr [is] a robust autonomous vehicle with unique modular architecture and all-day running that empowers growers to adapt to the jobs they need to do in an ever-evolving agricultural landscape.”
Adapting to various crop types, growing formats and heights in addition to other applications, Prospr significantly increases efficiency, Saunders reveals.
Since its launch at last year’s FIRA USA event (focused on autonomous farming and agricultural robotics) Prospr has already been hard at work on orchards and in vineyards in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Making waves again at this year’s event late last month, it was put through its paces showcasing key functionalities.
Prospr is intended to undertake tasks while enhancing environmental sustainability, reducing cost and reliance on machine operators, Robotics Plus’ Dr Alistair Scarfe adds.
“We designed Prospr to alleviate labour challenges and drive efficiency, sustainability, safety, and precision for vineyards and orchards… we’re excited to showcase Prospr’s autonomous capabilities, including its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and user-friendly interface.”
