And youd be right.
Because one of the most exciting things on offer isJohn Deeresvery first autonomous tractor.
You read that right.
This isnt totally off-piste for John Deere, as it has been testing self-steering machines since 1997.
Why do we need an autonomous tractor?
Farming labor shortages are a global problem as people migrate to cities.
The autonomous tractor can run 24/7, although it needs refueling every 8-10 hours.
Six pairs of stereo cameras enable 360-degree obstacle detection and calculate distance.
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This enables precise seed and nutrient spreading and harvesting without touching a steering wheel.
For example, if a billboard falls in a field.
The tractor can prepare over 325 acres of soil in 24 hours.
Its ready for large-scale production and will be available to farmers later this year.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
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