Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation

GUSS Automation
United States of America

GUSS Automation's autonomous sprayers keep modern ag businesses moving — row after row, field after field, day or night. GUSS uses a combination of GPS, LiDAR and the latest technology to increase production, reduce operational and overhead costs, eliminate operator error and downtime, and enhance worker safety. A single employee can monitor a combination of up to eight GUSS, mini GUSS and Herbicide GUSS sprayers at a time from the comfort and safety of a pickup truck using a laptop computer. With GUSS machines spraying all over the world, GUSS, mini GUSS and Herbicide GUSS continue to achieve award status with their precision, efficiency, and increased safety technology.

Orchard GUSS, mini-GUSS, Herbicide GUSS by GUSS Automation

Types of crops

Vine & Grapes

Vine & Grapes

Tree Fruits

Tree Fruits

Aromatic Plants

Aromatic Plants

Nuts

Nuts

Berries

Berries

Fruits

Fruits

Commercialization & Business model

  • TRL : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
  • Number of units in service : 250
  • Price : 301K-400K
  • Business model : distributor-networkraas

Technical specifications

  • Robot’s primary need : GUSS sprayers increase precision, safety, efficiency and productivity
  • Power source : Diesel Engine
  • Horse power : 173 HP Orchard GUSS / mini-GUSS & 74 HP Herbicide GUSS // 173 CV Orchard GUSS - mini-GUSS & 74 CV Herbicide GUSS
  • Size : Orchard GUSS: 1859 x 620 x 503 cm | 732 x 244 x 198 inches - Mini-GUSS: 1471 x 465 x 411 cm | 579 x 183 x 162 inches - Herbicide GUSS: 1859 x 620 x 1471 cm | 732 x 244 x 198 inches
  • Net weight : Orchard GUSS: 11600 lbs | 5262 kg - Mini-GUSS: 8800 lbs | 3992 kg - Herbicide GUSS: 12500 lbs | 5670 kg
  • Productivity : Application and Speed Dependent, but measured in acres/day.

Functionalities and technologies

  • Functionality : Main feature is the ability to navigate vineyards, orchards and dense tree canopies to autonomously complete the spray job by enabling one supervisor to control up to 8 sprayers at a time.
  • Embedded technologies : LIDAR, GPS, & Advanced software technology
  • Tools : Dedicated Air-Blast Sprayer and Dedicated Herbicide Sprayer.
  • Connections : Dedicated Air-Blast Sprayer and dedicated Herbicide Sprayer.

Development phase

  • Next development phase : Full-Integration with John Deere Operations Center

GUSS by GUSS Automation

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