Lincoln Agritech: Autonomous Navigation Technology for Forestry and Industrial Applications
Opportunity for
- Industry partners in forestry, mining, and industrial sectors to explore applications for autonomous navigation systems.
- Commercialisation partners to help develop and adapt this modular navigation technology for specific market needs.
- Research and innovation collaborators to validate and refine the technology for deployment in diverse environments.
Opportunity description
Industry challenge
Navigating complex environments like forests, degraded landscapes, and indoor industrial spaces presents challenges for automation. Connectivity issues and terrain complexity demand robust, standalone systems capable of operating reliably in challenging conditions.
Current opportunity
This autonomous navigation module operates without GPS (or in GPS-degraded environments), making it ideal for remote or challenging environments. Originally developed for forestry applications, it enables precision path-finding / path-following and can integrate seamlessly into existing tools or equipment.
We invite:
- Industry partners to explore use cases and co-develop solutions tailored to their needs.
- Manufacturers to collaborate on designing the tool for Australian and global standards.
- Collaborators to license and adapt the technology for broader applications.
Opportunity background
The navigation system has undergone development through New Zealand government-funded projects and is currently in early prototype stages. Designed as a bolt-on module, it offers flexibility and adaptability across multiple industries.
Potential other applications
- Automation in mining, agriculture, and construction.
- Enhancements to autonomous platforms in degraded or no-GPS environments.
Broader applications for robotics and motion platforms in industrial contexts.
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