TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

John Deere acquires robotics business for US$250 million

JOHN Deere has signed an agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for US$250 million.

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 John Deere will acquire Bear Flag Robotics to boost its autonomy capabilities. Image courtesy Bear Flag Robotics.

John Deere will acquire Bear Flag Robotics to boost its autonomy capabilities. Image courtesy Bear Flag Robotics.

Founded in 2017, Bear Flag Robotics develops autonomous driving technology which can be used on existing machinery. John Deere said the deal fits with its long-term strategy to create smarter machines...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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