Farm Equipment's editorial team made the trip to Louisville, Ky., for this year's National Farm Machinery Show. The Kentucky Expo Center was packed with the latest cutting edge technology and product innovations.

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France-based robotics company VitiBot presents Bakus, an electric autonomous tractor designed for work in vineyards. Four wheel drive and four wheel steering allow for increased maneuverability as well as a remote control functionality via a phone app means that Bakus can handle the delicate work necessary in running a vineyard. Currently available in Europe and being introduced to the Californian market, VitiBot also accepts direct sales for interested dealers.

Ag technology company Swarm Farm Robotics discuss how their experiences on Australian farms helped inform the decision making when developing their robots. Having grown to more than one million acres using their robots, the company is looking to expand their operations outside of Australia. Their integrated autonomous equipment revolves around using a base robot platform which is then customized for the needs of that farm by partnering with third party manufacturers.