He said following that model, a quasi driverless model would be launched and finally a fully driverless tractor would be launched.

The technology was developed at Mahindra Research Valley near here-the group’s technology hub.

Goenka said the challenge before the company to launch the driverless model is to get the government’s permission as well as the vehicle’s final cost.

He said the company has already moved the central government for approval.

He hoped the government would soon draft the policy and the framework for such driverless vehicles.

Goenka said the cost will be higher due to imported components and the company is working to bring the cost down.

According to Goenka, the company commands 43 per cent market share in the domestic tractor segment and hopes to increase the share by three more percentage this fiscal.

This technology will be deployed across Mahindra tractor platforms in due course of time. It will also be deployed across international markets such as USA and Japan, giving Mahindra tractors a distinct competitive edge in global markets.

The company plans to offer the driverless tractor technology across its range of tractors from 20 HP to 100 HP over a period of time.

Some of the unique features of the driverless tractor are:

Autosteer – GPS based technology that enables a tractor to travel along a straight line.

Auto-headland turn – Enables the tractor to orient itself along adjacent rows for continuous operation without any steering input from the farmer.

Auto-implement lift – Feature in the tractor that automatically lifts the work tool from the ground at the end of a row and lowers the tool after the tractor has oriented itself for operation at the next row.

Skip passing – This technology feature enables the tractor to steer to the next row for continuous operation without any intervention of the driver.

Geofence lock – Prevents tractor from going outside the boundaries of the farm

Control via Tablet User Interface – Enables the farmer to programme various inputs needed to farm efficiently. Also offers controls to prevent the tractor veering off from its intended path or desired operation. He can also control the tractor remotely via a tablet.

Remote Engine Start Stop – Ability to stop the engine and hence, bring the tractor to a complete halt if needed in cases of emergency

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“Guided by computer algorithms that learned from onboard sensors, predicted air patterns and planned a route forward, these gliders could seek out thermals—columns of rising hot air—and use them to stay aloft,” the report added.

Microsoft plans to build an autonomous aircraft that can eventually ride the air for hours or even days at a time while consuming very little power and help scientists track weather patterns, monitor farm crops or even deliver the internet to places where it is otherwise unavailable.

According to Mykel Kochenderfer, Stanford University professor of aeronautics and astronautics, Microsoft’s project is a step towards self-driving vehicles “that are nimble enough to handle all the unexpected behavior that human drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians bring to public roads”.

“With a glider, you can test these algorithms with minimal risk to people and property,” Kochenderfer was quoted as saying.

In the Nevada desert, the team led by Kapoor launched two gliders with help from a hand-held remote control.

Once airborne, the gliders were left to their own devices. They were forced to fly with help from the wind and other air patterns.

With the help of algorithms, the gliders analysed the activities surrounding them and then changed directions as need be. They learned from their environment and made educated guesses.

Microsoft wanted to set record with the flight but after two days of trial, due to problems with radios and other equipment, it did not happen.

Using similar methods, Google has built high-altitude internet balloons that can stay aloft for months on end.

Several companies, including Tesla, Google, Uber and Apple are designing cars that can not only drive on their own but also keep people in the surrounding safe.

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According to the “Future of Work” study by Adobe released on Friday, people are open to man and machine collaboration for work benefits.

The study was conducted in regions including India, the US, Britain and Australia.

The report highlighted that automation mentions have doubled year-on-year, with a 70 per cent year-on-year increase in the average daily mentions of robots and jobs.

Topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) were most popular on social conversations related to automation.

“The ‘Future of Work’ looks promising, as robotics and automation gear up to enable employees to be more productive and creative in their roles. The Adobe Digital Insights report reiterates the importance of workplaces embracing the benefits of digital transformation,” Abdul Jaleel, Vice President, People Resources India at Adobe, said in a statement.

The findings also revealed that topics such as people analytics, work environment and transportation are trending and form common conversations around the future of work.

Conversations about people analytics within the Future of Work context have increased 20 per cent year-on-year as more companies are focusing efforts on their people, leading to workplaces that continue to improve.

With flexibility and impact being the key employee motivations, the report highlighted the emergence of the gig economy or contractual workforce.

“Mentions about the gig economy have seen a threefold year-on-year rise, as more people urge companies to incorporate mandatory office shutdowns and flexibility in work schedules,” the report added.

Faster and more self-propelled transportation has the potential to change how people travel to work and with self-driving cars receiving more than a million mentions, the future is bright for transportation, the study said.—IANS

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