10 Questions
What is the key function of the Follow-me technology in agriculture?
Only the first vehicle in the line is manned, and the rest follow autonomously.
What is one advantage of self-driving agricultural vehicles mentioned in the text?
They can work continuously, even at night.
What is a primary goal of field machine companies regarding self-driving vehicles?
Make human attendance completely unnecessary.
How do self-driving vehicles contribute to lower labor costs?
By eliminating the need for human operators.
What is NOT listed as a benefit of self-driving vehicles?
Increasing labor investment.
The Follow-me technology allows all vehicles to be manned.
False
Up to twenty soybean harvesters can be led by only one supervised self-driven vehicle in South America.
True
Self-driving vehicles can only work during the daytime.
False
Sensors in self-driving vehicles can fall asleep or get inattentive.
False
Self-driving vehicles are less expensive than traditional vehicles.
False
Study Notes
Self-Driving Vehicles in Agriculture
- Follow-me technology: only the first vehicle in the line is manned, while others (tractors, trailers, harvesters) follow behind at the same speed.
- Up to 20 soybean harvesters can be led by one supervised self-driven vehicle in South America.
Advantages of Self-Driving Vehicles
- Allows for continuous field work around the clock, including at night.
- Eliminates human failures, as sensors never sleep or get inattentive.
- Reduces labor costs, despite being more expensive, by saving on labor expenditures.
Self-Driving Vehicles in Agriculture
- Follow-me technology: only the first vehicle in the line is manned, while others (tractors, trailers, harvesters) follow behind at the same speed.
- Up to 20 soybean harvesters can be led by one supervised self-driven vehicle in South America.
Advantages of Self-Driving Vehicles
- Allows for continuous field work around the clock, including at night.
- Eliminates human failures, as sensors never sleep or get inattentive.
- Reduces labor costs, despite being more expensive, by saving on labor expenditures.
This quiz explores the development of Follow-me technology in agriculture, where one supervised self-driven vehicle leads a line of unmanned vehicles, such as tractors and harvesters. It discusses the potential and limitations of this automation in the field.
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