OrchardPilot by FarmX

Technology Overview

• Latest revision : 7/23/2026
• Commercial release date :
• Application : Precision navigation in GPS-denied environments

Commercialisation Overview

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 6-8: System Development
• Units in Service - Global : 0
• Business model : Other
• Price : 6K-20K
• Ongoing Costs :

Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers

• Countries or markets addressed :

Performance & Economic Impact

• Estimated ROI :
• Phytosanitary Product Savings :
• Yield Improvement :

Technical specifications

• Type of solution : Retrofit Kit
• Power source : Tractor
• Required Tractor Power :
• Net weight : Based on tractor model
• Min Farm Size (In hectares) :
• Productivity : Up to 10% increase in acres/hr, along with 50% less driver fatigue, lower human error, reduced accidents/vehicle damage, increased path consistency and coverage
• Maximum operating speed :
• Wheel spacing :
• Horse power : Up to 120 HP

Functionalities and technologies

• Core Functionality : OrchardPilot retrofits tractors for autonomous navigation in mature orchards using Perceptive Navigation®. Our current release provides autosteering without the need for GPS, RTK, or detailed surveys. Benefits include up to 50% less operator fatigue, 10% more acres/day, increased path consistency, and coverage, reduced human error, and lower risk of accident and equipment damage. With each 1,000 operating hours using OrchardPilot autosteer, growers can save $12,000 - $19,000 annually.
• Software : Perceptive Navigation® - a robotics platform leveraging advanced AI, deep learning, and on-board sensors to navigate without connectivity.
• Connectivity : CAN bus
• Compatible Tools : Any implement towed by tractors

Development Roadmap

• Next phase : Smart implement control

Additional resources

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