On the 17th, the agricultural machinery manufacturer Daedong announced its official entry into the agricultural robot market with the launch of the agricultural transport robot 'RT100.'
The domestic agricultural transport vehicle market is estimated at 6,000 units annually, with a particularly rapid increase in demand for autonomous mobile robots. Daedong expects the market to grow by an average of over 27.5% annually over the next five years and has developed an autonomous transport robot.
The RT100 was developed focusing on minimizing operator tasks to solve the inconvenience of needing to continuously operate machinery while harvesting fruit, targeting the fruit market with both wired follower and autonomous driving models. Daedong plans to launch the wired follower transport robot in February and unveil the autonomous follower transport robot in April.
The RT100 enables easy operation for women and elderly farmers using wires, providing convenience by following the user at a certain distance. Its electrified system reduces work fatigue with noiseless, vibration-free, and smoke-free operation, which also allows for indoor work.
Additionally, the four-wheel drive allows it to easily navigate various rugged terrains, equipped with a maximum 300 kg loading capacity, lift, and dump functions. It also enhances work efficiency by adding autonomous driving capabilities through user settings.
With the launch of the RT100, Daedong aims to establish a business foundation for seizing the agricultural robot market. In the medium to long term, it plans to enter the industrial market, such as factories and logistics warehouses, aiming to provide a cumulative total of 10,000 transport robots by 2029.
Lee Kwang-wook, head of Daedong's domestic business division, said, "We will continue to expand research and development investment to introduce AI-based innovative products that enhance the sustainability of domestic agriculture."