The Italian brand Agricobots offers the tracked Atomatika robot for working in crops with defined rows, such as vineyard or orchards. It’s powered by a Perkins four-cylinder engine for 75hp and torque levels of 270Nm, available at 1,600rpm. The company states that it has a running time of between four and six hours, depending on the operation, thanks to its 60-litre fuel tank, with fuel consumption figures of around 200g/kWh.
Power is put to the ground through a hydraulic transmission, developed by Bondioli & Pavesi, providing a maximum speed of 7kph, limited to 6kph when operating the machine via a remote control. There’s also an eco-mode which limits the speed to 3.5kph at an engine speed of 1,800rpm.
Two 345mm wide tracks are fitted to the machine, offering zero-turn capabilities thanks to the differential speed settings. The Atomatika is less than 3m long and just over 1.5m wide, meaning it can work in narrow crop rows.
At least 85% of the components used within the machine can be recycled at the end of life, and biodegradable hydraulic oil is used at first fill to limit possible environmental damage if a leak occurs. Speaking of the hydraulics, and the Atomatika is fitted with a closed-centre, load-sensing hydraulic system producing 93 litres/min, with variable displacement and flow adjustment. For steering, each track is powered by an individual pump with a total output of 154 litres/min.
Two electronic rear valves are used, alongside a 900kg capacity, Cat 2 rear linkage and pto drive, which can run at 540rpm.
Cloud-based supervision is available, and the unit is fitted with a camera system, Lidar and a cushioned front bumper. When an obstacle is detected, the machine will stop and wait for the operator to take action, unless the obstacle clears itself (such as when an animal steps in front). While it works with RTK guidance, when working between crop rows, the unit does not need a connection to work autonomously.