Escorts introduces automated concept tractor

Engineering and farm equipment major Escorts Ltd Thursday introduced its automated concept tractor equipped with next generation digital vehicle technologies aimed at precision-based farming.

The company said it has partnered with Microsoft, Reliance Jio, Trimble, Samvardhana Motherson Group, WABCO, AVL and BOSCH for precision and autonomous farming technology integration.

The partnerships will enable development of a range of farm machines with electric transmissions, autonomous applications, remote vehicle management, data-based soil and crop management, and sensor based guided farm applications, Escorts Ltd said in a statement.

Commenting on the development, Escorts Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Nikhil Nanda said, "This year we have pioneered autonomous farming solution platform in association with seven strategic technology tie-ups which will transform agricultural practices for better returns to farmers."