Digital Transformation: From Tractors to Autonomous Agriculture

In this episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, is joined by Jorge Heraud, VP of Automation and Autonomy at John Deere. They delve into the transformative impact of IoT and automation in agriculture. Jorge outlines John Deere's strides in autonomy, enabling tractors to perform tasks independently while farmers monitor progress remotely. They explore precision farming tools like See & Spray, discussing how these innovations optimize resource usage, reduce environmental impact, and enhance farming efficiency.

Jorge Heraud is the Vice President of Automation and Autonomy for John Deere, a group in charge of delivering big innovations that improve food production, such as the new Autonomous tractor that was introduced or See & Spray Ultimate, a product that uses computer vision and machine learning to reduce herbicide spray. In 2011, Jorge co-founded and became the CEO of Blue River Technology, a company acquired by John Deere in 2017 (now run as an independent subsidiary) specializing in computer vision, machine learning, and robotics for farming.

They cover:

👉 05:00 - The evolution of technology in agriculture

👉 08:16 - Exploring John Deere's autonomous tractor systems

👉 09:42 - Precision agriculture tools like See & Spray

👉 10:00 - Use of machine learning and computer vision in agriculture.

👉 10:25 - Optimizing resource usage and reducing chemical inputs in farming

👉 11:49 - Challenges faced in implementing new agricultural technologies

👉 13:30 - The practicality of making existing methods more efficient

👉 20:05 - The advantage of private land for autonomous operations

👉 24:34 - Partnerships with tech companies like Weights & Biases and Labelbox

👉 22:00 - The excitement and challenges of advancing autonomy in farming.

👉 23:20 - Reducing CO2 emissions and nitrogen usage in farming

If you’re interested in the transformative impact of IoT and automation in agriculture and how it optimizes resource usage, reduces environmental impact, and enhances farming efficiency, tune into this episode of IoT Podcast: Over the Air.

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