Russia Unveils Its First High-Precision Autonomous Driving System for Farm Machinery
The new GLONASS-based technology can turn any agricultural vehicle into a self-driving machine.
Russia’s state navigation company GLONASS has introduced a high-precision automatic driving system designed for tractors, combines, and other types of agricultural machinery. The company presented the innovation on its official social media channels.
The compact device, mounted on the roof of a machine, enables fully autonomous operation. A driver simply sets field coordinates via a digital tablet — and the tractor independently processes the area with an accuracy of up to two centimeters. Any missed sections are displayed on the tablet interface for correction.
Precision and Efficiency
The system can be installed on any type of agricultural equipment, whether Russian or imported, new or already in service. It automatically maintains trajectory and speed, performs turns, and optimizes resource use — helping farmers save fuel, seeds, and fertilizers.
Initial tests have already been completed at a proving ground, and field trials with major Russian agroholdings are now underway. The system’s mass deployment is planned for next year.
Earlier, Russia also unveiled its first fully autonomous mini-tractor developed by Cognitive Pilot. The compact vehicle works with various attachments — from plows to harrows — and uses smart soil sensors to adjust operations.
Together, these technologies signal a new era of high-tech precision farming in Russia, where automation and artificial intelligence are transforming traditional agriculture into a data-driven, efficient industry.
