The way we work, live, shop, move and play is transforming life to be better, safer, easier. Mobility is at the center of it all. Join SAE Tomorrow Today’s weekly journey into exploring what’s next as host Grayson Brulte talks with the engineers, CEOs, strategists, and subject-matter experts innovating on the ground, in the air and everything in between.
Autonomous technology is transforming industries—and farming is no exception.
From food security to greater environmental awareness, there are many factors increasing the demand for enhanced productivity and efficiency in agriculture. Smart farming, defined as the modern use of information and communication technologies in agriculture, is one answer to these challenges.
As we look to the future, smart farming will include the use of autonomous agricultural vehicles, including tractors and other machinery, to help farmers produce more food, more sustainably, from the same amount of land. To achieve this goal, farmers and researchers from around the world are developing standards and specifications using the latest autonomous technologies and infrastructure to make farming more holistic, sustainable, and efficient.
We sat down with Johannes Lehmann, Head of Business Development, Smart Farming at the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), to discuss the autonomous agricultural machinery market, key drivers and barriers to adoption, and how autonomous technology can benefit farmers and society.
SAE EDGE™ Research Reports provide examinations into hot topics facing the mobility industry today. Read the abstract for the joint SAE/DIN report Lehmann co-authored and discussed on this episode – Autonomous Field Robotics – and subscribe to Mobilus to stay in the know.
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Sierra Space
Aerospace, AI
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Duquesne Light Company
Charging Stations, Electric Vehicles, Infrastructure
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Cadillac LYRIQ
EV, Sustainability, Batteries, Vehicle Design
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Nissan
Automation, AI, Vehicle Design
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Honeywell DENSO
Electric Aircraft, Aerospace, Urban Air Mobility, UAM
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Galyen Energy, LLC
Batteries, Electric Vehicles
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Ryder System, Inc.
Autonomous Trucks, Supply Chain, Middle Mile
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Jacobs/Electreon/NextEnergy
Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations, Autonomous Vehicles
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REGENT
Electric Vehicles, Electric Aircraft, Aerospace
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TRUMPF, Inc.
Additive Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Aerospace
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Parkopedia
Electric Vehicles, Charging Stations, Autonomous Vehicles
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QuantumScape
Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Energy Alternatives, Sustainable Energy
Episode #125
Cerence
Artificial Intelligence, Transportation
Episode #124
Hydroplane Ltd.
Sustainable Energy, Aerospace, Energy Alternatives
Episode #123
Toyota Motor North America
Sustainability, Sustainable Energy
Episode #122
Ford Next Ventures
Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability
Grayson Brulte is an autonomous mobility advisor and consultant who provides strategic counsel and political insights to help clients navigate what’s next.
As an SAE strategic partner since 2017, Grayson brings his in-depth industry knowledge to host SAE Tomorrow Today. His unique perspective factors in economics, politics and technology into one-of-kind weekly conversations with innovators changing mobility and its impact on society.
Grayson is a thought-leader who regularly provides insights to publications including Bloomberg, Reuters, The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter and Forbes. His written opinions and insights have been featured by organizations including the Consumer Technology Association in presentations to the Federal Trade Commission.