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The company has just announced a driverless technology which will be implemented across their tractors range

With every passing year, the automation race is only getting fiercer, and it seems that Mahindra has gotten the edge over its competitors, at least in the tractor segment. The homegrown automaker has just showcased its first ever driverless tractor. Developed at the Mahindra Research Valley, it is something straight out of a sci-fi movie. The technology will be utilised across all Mahindra tractor platforms over the years. The company also plans on introducing it in international markets such as Japan and the USA. The technology will be offered across all the Mahindra tractors ranging from 20PS to 110PS, over the years. So how does it work? The driverless technology utilises several sensors and systems to steer and operate. Some of the features are: Auto Steer - The steering is handled with the help of a GPS based technology which enables the tractor to travel a straight line. Auto headland turn - With the help of this technology, the tractor orients itself along adjacent rows without any steering input for an uninterrupted operation. Auto implement lift - This technology helps the tractor to lift up work tools at the end of every row, and then lower them at the... read more »

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