How long will machines replace humans?

Technological advances to create Independent machines It is already widespread all over the world.

They add news constantly. For example, in the latest version of Agricultural Progress Exhibition 2023 AGCO provided a Rotary piston Which operates independently for its main functions.

They are technologies that leave the category of novelties and face the challenge of becoming commercial realities.

In other words, it must be viable so that producers and contractors can decide to purchase a robotic machine, or at least have a certain degree of autonomy.

5 levels

At this threshold between technological curiosity and project monetization, the question arises as to how far current developments are from the moment when machines can replace humans.

In this regard, it is advisable to review the path already taken and what needs to be done.

For example, Case IH articulates the problem through its five levels of automation:

1) Directed It’s a step that has already been taken by the enormity of Autopilot.

2) Coordination and optimization All machines are manned and connected by digital means. It is, for example, fleet synchronization.

3) Operator-assisted automation This is the current state of the harvesters, which perform their functions themselves, under the supervision of the operator in the cabin.

4) Supervised autonomy It consists of the work of independent machines, supervised in the field by a person who is not on board any of them.

5) Complete autonomy Having someone in the field controlling the work is no longer necessary. Monitoring is done remotely or through artificial intelligence.

Cement

In a roundup of clear examples in the world of technologies being offered for sale, we find the Raven model with the Holy Harvester automation system.

The company acquired by CNH Industrial is already in the business of… Level 3 Automation.

The Raven device enables the operator to… combine harvesterControl Tractor Who pulls hopper.

The systems inside the tractor and combine communicate with each other, allowing the tractor to respond to the harvester operator’s instructions.

Operations

For example, if the tractor and hopper are rear-ended, the combine operator may ask you to increase speed.

Once the harvester begins emptying, the harvester operator can speed up or slow down the hopper, allowing it to fill it completely without spills.

The tractor and hopper can also be moved left or right to enter or exit in relation to the harvester.

It is not a cellular communication, but is done through radio signals.

The cost of a Raven product that will be sold in bulk United State As of the beginning of 2024, it will be $5,000 per cabin.

Initially, it will be available to Collecting And Tractors Latest generation, equipped with hardware and software Precision agriculture.