Question 1

Can the robot work on slopes, slopes, muddy or difficult terrain? "

Accepted Answer

Today, we can work on slopes of around 30% and the robot is able to work on muddy terrain, thanks to its tracks.

Question 2

What is the Maximum Speed?

Accepted Answer

CEOL can work autonomously from 0.5 to 6km/h.

Question 3

What are the safety devices, how does CEOL react to a human, a vehicle or an obstacle in its path?

Accepted Answer

CEOL is equipped with various safety elements to protect people, crops, the robot and its environment: Lidar: which will detect an obstacle and slow down the robot Sensitive bumpers on the robot and the tools, will stop dead if there is contact. Emergency stop buttons Safencing: virtual security fence, allowing certification that CEOL will not be able to leave its defined work area. Audible and visual alerts

Question 4

What impact/compaction on the ground?

Accepted Answer

The impact is equivalent to the passage of a human, at less than 215 g / cm².

Question 5

Should beacons be put in place to delimit the plots?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no need for beacons because we have the safencing device.

Question 6

When will the robots be released?

Accepted Answer

The commercialization of CEOL is scheduled for the end of 2023.

Question 7

Do the regulations require the presence of a farmer near the robot, when it is in autonomous mode?

Accepted Answer

Thanks to Safencing, the virtual security contour developed by Agreenculture, CEOL does not require human supervision. Indeed, Safencing guarantees that the robot will not leave this defined contour during surveying. The farmer can therefore let the robot work independently to perform more rewarding tasks.

Question 8

Can the robot also handle complex shaped terrain?

Accepted Answer

The robot is able to work in complex shaped plots. In order to generate a trajectory or a mission of the robot, the robot as well as the ecosystem around it are taken into consideration.

Question 9

Why isn't CEOL a straddle?

Accepted Answer

Choosing an autonomous tool carrier on a track brings many advantages: CEOL's tracks allow it to carry out row and inter-row work simultaneously. The compaction on the ground is less than a straddle, the robot is more stable.

Question 10

How accurate is GPS positioning?

Accepted Answer

At AgreenCulture, we develop and own our own GNSS RTK system. It is a reliable and integrated guidance and positioning solution. Thanks to its RTK (Real Time Kinematic) correction flow, the accuracy is centimeter (around 1 to 2 cm). Our product is called the AGCbox

Question 11

How many kilos can CEOL tow?

Accepted Answer

CEOL is capable of lifting a 500kg tool and towing a tool weighing approximately one ton.

Question 12

What type of crop is CEOL suitable for?

Accepted Answer

CEOL currently mechanically maintains the rows and inter-rows of narrow to wide vines. CEOL also carries out work on Christmas tree crops. Trials are underway in table grape vines, arboriculture and market gardening for which it is also suitable.

Question 13

Which attachment system for the tools and which tools behind?

Accepted Answer

The hitch system is a 3-point category 1 system. We have frames of different sizes, on which it is possible to add a hydraulic unit. The accessories on the frame are: kress fingers, inter-vine blades, clod breaker discs. We also have a FACA crusher and roller.

Question 14

Do you have a PTO?

Accepted Answer

CEOL is not equipped with PTO and hydraulics, but the animated tools are electrified and powered by the robot's generator. A hydraulic power unit driven by an electric motor is also available for tools such as interstocks.

Question 15

Is CEOL simple to use, easy to understand?"

Accepted Answer

CEOL is simple to use, it was co-built with farmers. The robot's design has also been designed so that the parts are accessible and can be changed quickly. All our parts can be repaired in less than two hours by an authorized technician. We have a UX, UI designer dedicated to building simple, precise and understandable applications for all our users.

Question 16

Do you plan to attach a sprayer to CEOL?

Accepted Answer

The aim is to be able to provide an accurate spraying solution that doses the right amount, projects are underway and we know that for many farmers this is a priority.

Question 17

Are you able to operate active tools or just passive tools?

Accepted Answer

The use of active tools is possible. Hydraulics, although not available on the robot itself, are available as an option on the tools. We offer in our range of tools a hoeing frame with hydraulic interstocks.

Question 18

How is CEOL transported to the plot to be worked?

Accepted Answer

Due to its low weight, 750kg, CEOL is easily transportable on a conventional trailer, or in a commercial vehicle, there is no need for a specific permit.

Question 19

What is CEOL's mode of traction?

Accepted Answer

CEOL has tracks that provide good stability and good traction, suitable for open-field work. The choice of tracks is also important to limit soil compaction.

Question 20

What sets you apart from other autonomous robot builders?

Accepted Answer

​​​​ Versatile (CEOL does not only work in the vineyard) Hybrid engine Autonomy Easily portable

Question 21

Do you rely solely on GNSS-RTK for navigation?

Accepted Answer

Today, we use our GNSS RTK to position and guide our robots. We do not depend on other sensors to guide the robot.

Question 22

Where is the AGCbox positioned on CEOL?

Accepted Answer

The AGCbox is a white box that sits on top of our CEOL robot and contains all the intelligence necessary for its operation: positioning and guidance laws, connectivity.

Question 23

Do you plan to develop other ranges of tools?

Accepted Answer

We surround ourselves and work with experts in the field. We have a partnership with Nobili with whom we are working on the development of our crusher. Boisselet is a French manufacturer with whom we work to develop inter-vine frames and tools. We were working to expand our range to offer more complementarities to farmers.