The Burro Generation 8.2 represents a significant leap forward in agricultural robotics, offering a cutting-edge collaborative robot designed to seamlessly integrate with existing farm operations. This innovative technology is engineered to work autonomously alongside human workers, fundamentally enhancing productivity and addressing critical industry challenges such as escalating labor costs and the increasing global demand for food production. By augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them, the Burro 8.2 empowers farm workers to dedicate their time and expertise to more intricate and valuable tasks, optimizing overall efficiency and output.
Built with robust engineering and advanced artificial intelligence, the Burro Generation 8.2 is more than just a machine; it's a force multiplier for modern agriculture. Its 'Pop Up Autonomy' feature ensures immediate usability right out of the box, eliminating the need for complex infrastructure or centralized command systems. This intuitive design, combined with its ability to navigate diverse terrains and perform a variety of demanding tasks, positions the Burro 8.2 as an indispensable tool for farms looking to innovate and thrive in a competitive landscape.
Key Features
The Burro Generation 8.2 stands out with its array of sophisticated features designed for practical, real-world agricultural applications. Its core strength lies in its cutting-edge collaborative autonomy, allowing it to operate safely and effectively alongside human workers. This capability not only streamlines tasks like harvest assist and material transport but also demonstrably increases worker productivity by 20-30%, turning a single worker into a more efficient team. The robot's advanced autonomous functions are powered by a combination of machine learning, high-precision GPS, and computer vision, enabling its AI-powered perception system to navigate challenging environments, including tall weeds and dense branches, while safely detecting and avoiding obstacles. It possesses the unique ability to learn routes by simply following a human worker, then autonomously retracing those paths for repetitive tasks.
One of its most revolutionary aspects is 'Pop Up Autonomy', which ensures immediate deployment without the need for any complex centralized command system or extensive infrastructure installation. This means the Burro 8.2 is ready to operate efficiently upon unboxing, making it accessible and user-friendly for anyone, regardless of their technological expertise. Complementing this ease of use is its robust and durable design, boasting an IP65 rating. This certification guarantees effective operation in the harshest agricultural conditions, including high temperatures, moisture, dust, and general abusive environments, ensuring longevity and reliability in the field.
Further enhancing its utility, the Burro Generation 8.2 features an intuitive and user-friendly interface with multi-language support and various operating modes such as manual, follow, row navigation, and auto-route. This versatility allows farmers to adapt the robot's operation to specific tasks and preferences. The platform is also expandable and modular, providing critical data, power, and online connectivity. This design allows for the seamless integration of additional capabilities, support from partnering companies, and customization with various attachments like mowers or sprayers, ensuring the robot can evolve with changing farm needs. Finally, 'Atlas Mission Autonomy' offers remote management capabilities, enabling users to plan routes, manage multiple fleets from any internet-connected location, and integrate with leading mapping providers for precise waypoint plotting and enhanced operational control.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Payload Capacity (Carrying) | Up to 500 lbs (226 kg) |
| Payload Capacity (Towing) | 2,500 to 5,000 lbs (1,134 to 2,268 kg) (depending on model) |
| Max Speed | 2.25 M/S (5 mph) |
| Range / Battery Life | Up to 12 hours on a single charge; 12 to 24 kilometers (depending on model); 15+ miles for Grande model |
| Battery Type | Quick-swap lithium phosphate batteries |
| Navigation System | Computer vision, high-precision GPS, and AI |
| Motors | 4-wheel drive, each wheel independently driven with a built-in brake |
| Sensors | Cameras, Lidar, RTK-GPS (24 sensors on Grande model) |
| Storage | 256GB with 4G LTE modem |
| Dimensions (Original Burro) | 139 cm x 92.1 cm x 72.3 cm |
| Weight (Original Burro) | 146 kg |
| Ingress Protection (IP) Rating | IP65 |
Use Cases & Applications
The Burro Generation 8.2 is a versatile tool, adaptable to a wide range of agricultural tasks and environments. One primary application is material transport, where it excels at carrying and towing harvested crops, supplies, and equipment across fields, significantly reducing the manual labor burden. In harvest assist scenarios, it acts as a 'virtual conveyor belt,' following workers and collecting produce, thereby optimizing the harvesting process for hand-harvested specialty crops like table grapes, blueberries, and strawberries. The robot is also highly effective in scouting and patrolling operations, leveraging its advanced navigation and sensor suite to monitor crop health, identify issues, or oversee property boundaries. Furthermore, with its modular platform, it can be equipped with attachments for vegetation management, such as mowers, providing autonomous solutions for maintaining rows and pathways. Its robust design and navigation capabilities also make it ideal for support in nurseries and greenhouses, as well as for general operations in depot yards, transporting materials and assisting with logistics in confined or structured environments.
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths ✅ | Weaknesses ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| Enhanced Worker Productivity: Acts as a 'force multiplier,' increasing worker output by 20-30% by handling repetitive transport tasks. | Initial Investment Cost: The upfront cost of approximately $23,900.00 may be a significant investment for some smaller farming operations. |
| Immediate Deployment (Pop Up Autonomy): Requires no complex setup or infrastructure, making it operational right out of the box and highly flexible for various tasks. | Battery Life for Extended Operations: While up to 12 hours is substantial, continuous operations beyond this require quick-swap batteries, implying a need for manual intervention or multiple battery packs. |
| Robust and Durable Design (IP65): Built to withstand harsh outdoor agricultural conditions, including dust, moisture, and high temperatures, ensuring long-term reliability. | Payload Capacity Limits: While capable of carrying 500 lbs and towing up to 5,000 lbs, it may not replace the need for traditional heavy machinery for extremely large-scale material transport tasks. |
| Advanced Autonomous Navigation: Utilizes AI, computer vision, and high-precision GPS to navigate complex terrains, avoid obstacles, and learn routes effectively in diverse environments. | Reliance on Clear Paths/GPS: Although advanced, extreme environmental conditions or complete GPS signal obstruction could potentially impact optimal autonomous navigation. |
| Collaborative and Safe Operation: Designed to work safely alongside human workers with comprehensive safety features, augmenting human efforts rather than replacing them. | |
| Expandable and Modular Platform: Allows for future growth, integration of third-party tools, and customization with various attachments, enhancing its versatility and adaptability. |
Benefits for Farmers
The Burro Generation 8.2 offers substantial benefits that directly impact a farm's bottom line and operational efficiency. Foremost among these is a significant reduction in labor costs and an increase in overall productivity. By automating tedious and physically demanding tasks like material transport and harvest assist, the robot allows human workers to concentrate on more skilled, higher-value activities, effectively augmenting the workforce. This leads to time savings in daily operations, as the robot can consistently perform tasks without fatigue. The enhanced efficiency contributes to potential yield improvement by ensuring timely transport of harvested crops, minimizing spoilage, and optimizing field logistics. Furthermore, by providing an autonomous solution for repetitive tasks, it helps address the growing challenges of labor shortages and ensures a more sustainable and resilient farming operation.
Integration & Compatibility
The Burro Generation 8.2 is engineered for seamless integration into diverse farm operations, whether they are traditional or technologically advanced. Its 'Pop Up Autonomy' feature means it can operate as a standalone unit without needing to connect to a complex central system or extensive farm network, making it accessible for immediate deployment. However, for those seeking more advanced management, the 'Atlas Mission Autonomy' platform provides robust integration capabilities. It allows users to manage multiple Burro fleets remotely and to integrate with leading mapping providers, facilitating precise waypoint plotting and route planning. This modular and expandable design, which provides data, power, and online connectivity, also supports the integration of various third-party attachments and future technological enhancements, ensuring the Burro can evolve with a farm's growing needs and existing infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does this product work? | The Burro Generation 8.2 operates autonomously alongside human workers, using advanced AI, computer vision, and high-precision GPS for navigation. It can be deployed instantly with 'Pop Up Autonomy' by following a human to learn a route, or by pre-planning routes remotely via 'Atlas Mission Autonomy'. |
| What is the typical ROI? | The Burro Generation 8.2 acts as a 'force multiplier,' increasing worker productivity by 20-30%. This translates into significant labor cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency, allowing farm workers to focus on higher-value tasks and addressing challenges of rising labor costs and food production demands. |
| What setup/installation is required? | Thanks to 'Pop Up Autonomy,' the Burro Generation 8.2 requires no centralized command system or infrastructure installation. It is ready for immediate use upon unboxing, making deployment straightforward and quick in various agricultural environments. |
| What maintenance is needed? | Built for challenging agricultural environments with an IP65 rating, the Burro is designed for durability. Routine maintenance would typically involve checking the quick-swap lithium phosphate batteries, ensuring sensors are clear, and general upkeep. The system also receives Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for software and AI models. |
| Is training required to use this? | The Burro Generation 8.2 features an intuitive and user-friendly interface designed for easy operation by users with various technological expertise. Its 'Pop Up Autonomy' allows anyone to operate it efficiently with minimal training, learning routes by simply following a worker. |
| What systems does it integrate with? | The Burro platform is expandable and modular, providing data, power, and online connectivity for integrating additional capabilities and support from partnering companies. 'Atlas Mission Autonomy' allows integration with leading mapping providers for precise waypoint plotting and remote fleet management. |
Pricing & Availability
Indicative price: $23,900.00 USD. The final pricing may vary based on specific configurations, chosen attachments, regional factors, and lead times. For a precise quote and information on current availability, please contact us via the Make inquiry button on this page.
Support & Training
Burro provides comprehensive support for its Generation 8.2 robots, ensuring farmers can maximize their investment. The intuitive design and 'Pop Up Autonomy' minimize the learning curve, making it accessible for users with varying technical backgrounds. However, dedicated training resources and customer support are available to assist with deployment, operation, and maintenance, ensuring smooth integration into daily farm routines. The system's ability to receive Over-the-Air (OTA) updates also means that the robot continuously improves with new software, capabilities, and AI models, ensuring it remains at the forefront of agricultural technology.
