Autonomy OS
Operating system for agricultural machinery
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Autonomy OS is an operating system for agricultural robotics designed to enable safe and efficient autonomous navigation in different farming environments. It includes three tailored products: Horti Nav for horticultural contexts, Open Field Nav for broad-acre crop production, and OrchVine Nav for perennial systems. The solution addresses safety, labour shortages, and precision requirements in structured and GPS-challenged environments, supporting both robotics manufacturers and large-scale farming operations.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The system uses onboard sensors such as LiDAR with AI-based algorithms to perform row following, obstacle detection, confined-space automation, large-scale field navigation, and dynamic rerouting. It integrates via a hardware abstraction layer and connects with a dashboard and cloud components for updates and configuration.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The solution aims to help autonomous farm machinery manufacturers, large horticultural operations or breeding farms requiring automation in confined and GPS-challenged environments. As of July 2025, the three solutions have logged over 500 machine hours in live deployments, demonstrating their ability to perform autonomous tasks in real-world conditions.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Nature Robots licenses their solutions annually per machine. Pricing varies by environment complexity and required features, such as GPS-denied localization and mission planning.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Autonomy OS aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of agricultural operations by enabling continuous, precise, and autonomous task execution. By reducing reliance on manual labour and supporting operations in GPS-challenged environments, the solution could contribute to lower labour costs, improved operational safety, and higher productivity.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better environment
