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Kubota taps Nvidia tech for smart-farming autonomous tractors

Japanese machine maker sees US chipmaker's AI as next labor-saving step

Kubota unveiled its completely autonomous concept tractor this year. (Photo courtesy of the company)

OSAKA -- Kubota has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to develop highly sophisticated self-driving farm tractors, the Japanese machinery maker said Tuesday.

The tractors will be equipped with Nvidia graphics processing units and artificial intelligence, coupled with cameras to instantly process collected data.

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