Company: Confidential Agricultural Technology Company

Industry: Agriculture

Use Case: Self-Driving GPS-Guided Tractor Control

Services Used: Firmware, Software, Design for Manufacturing

Results:

• Completed firmware for autonomous tractor guidance
• Developed software to convert GPS signals into steering commands
• Delivered the firmware and software for a fully functional tractor guidance system

Customer Introduction

This confidential agricultural technology company is a leader in developing autonomous farming equipment. Their groundbreaking product, an autonomous tractor guidance system, was designed to make tractors self-driving, utilizing GPS to ensure precise navigation in the field. However, the firmware for the system was incomplete, and the company lacked the resources to complete it.

Problem/Goal

• Existing firmware for the tractor guidance system was incomplete, preventing the product from functioning as intended.
  Complete the firmware development to enable accurate GPS-based navigation and autonomous tractor steering control.
• Company's internal team lacked the resources and expertise to finalize the firmware and integrate the necessary system components.
  Design the firmware architecture and write the control software to ensure seamless operation of the self-driving tractors.
• Product was not yet optimized for manufacturability, risking delays and potential quality issues during production.
  Ensure the design system was manufacturable at scale, with high consistency and quality standards.
  
  

Solution

Voler Systems was selected for its deep expertise in embedded firmware development and proven ability to integrate complex GPS and control systems.

Voler provided the following solutions:

• Designed and implemented the firmware, which included software written in C and running on the Linux operating system with a Qt user interface. This firmware handled the reception of GPS signals and the control of the tractor’s steering system, allowing it to self-navigate.
• Developed software that could accurately receive GPS signals and convert them into precise steering commands.
• Ensured the design was manufacturable and provided guidance to ensure the product could be produced with consistency and high quality.

Results & Benefits

• Completed the firmware, enabling precise GPS-based navigation, which significantly improved the accuracy of the autonomous tractor system and boosted operational efficiency in the field.
• Developed software to control tractor steering, ensuring smooth and reliable autonomous operation, which enhanced the overall precision and performance of the tractors.
• Ensured the design was manufacturable at scale, allowing for consistent, high-quality production and making it easier for the company to meet market demands.

Inspiration

Voler Systems excels at transforming intricate engineering problems into practical, manufacturable solutions. This project highlights our expertise in cutting-edge technologies like GPS-based systems and autonomous control, providing outcomes that enhance our clients' product capabilities.

"Voler Systems provided the expertise and execution we needed to turn our vision of self-driving tractors into a reality. Their guidance and technical know-how were essential in completing our product."

Reach out to Voler Systems today to discover how our custom engineering solutions can maximize your technology's potential.