The Future of Autonomous Tractors

John Deere recently acquired startup Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, Bear Flag Robotics retrofits its autonomy stack onto existing tractors. Dan Leibfried, Director, Autonomy and Automation, John Deere, and Igino Cafiero, Co-founder & CEO, Bear Flag Robotics, join the show to discuss the future of autonomous tractors and agricultural robotics. Mike also updates us on his trip to ATX West, we dive into our latest investments recap and we celebrate our 50 episode! http://www.therobotreport.com http://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com http://www.mobilerobotguide.com http://www.cobottrends.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0TB8KlrIx4 https://www.therobotreport.com/july-2021-robotics-investments-and-acquisitions/ https://mobilerobotguide.com/2021/08/05/john-deere-buys-developer-of-autonomous-tractors/