Deere Debut Autonomous Machines at CES 2025

MOLINE, Illinois - Deere & Company., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, has launched several new autonomous machines at CES 2025, aimed at supporting agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping customers. Building on autonomous technology introduced at CES 2022, the second-generation autonomy kit integrates advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to enable precise navigation in various environments.

Across industries, a shared challenge is the availability of skilled labor. In agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that approximately 2.4 million farm jobs need to be filled annually. In construction, 88% of contractors face difficulties finding skilled workers. Similarly, 86% of commercial landscaping business owners report struggles in filling open positions.

Mr. Jahmy Hindman, Chief Technology Officer at John Deere, said, “Our agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping customers all have work that must get done at certain times of the day and year, yet there is not enough available and skilled labor to do the work. Autonomy can help address this challenge. That’s why we’re extending our technology stack to enable more machines to operate safely and autonomously in unique and complex environments. This will not only benefit our customers, but all of us who rely on them to provide the food, fuel, fiber, infrastructure, and landscaping care that we depend on every day.”

John Deere latest autonomous machines address key industry challenges. The 9RX tractor, with a 360-degree camera setup, enhances efficiency during tillage. The 5ML orchard tractor, featuring Lidar sensors, improves air blast spraying with plans for a battery-electric version. The 460 P-Tier ADT streamlines quarry operations with autonomous material transport. For landscaping, a battery-electric mower uses advanced camera tech to optimize tasks and free up staff.

John Deere's autonomous machines can be factory-equipped or retrofitted with the second-gen perception system. Managed via the Operations Center Mobile app, users can start machines, access live data, and adjust settings remotely. Alerts notify users of job quality or health issues, ensuring seamless operation.

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