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11 farm406 innovative tools & equipment All data has been gathered from a variety of sources and has not been independently verified, therefore it is provided for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed. Case IH and Raven Industries introduce the agriculture industry's first autonomous spreader: the Case IH Trident™ 5550 applicator with Raven Autonomy ™. Unveiled at Farm Progress Show 2022, this innovative solution delivers on customers' demands for autonomous equipment to help solve labor challenges and increase productivity on their operations. e applicator combines proven driverless technology with an agronomically designed spreading platform for a flexible, autonomous solution. e technology stack is powered by guidance and steering, propulsion control, perception, and path planning soware developed by Raven. From a mobile device, operators can plan and complete an entire field operation based on mapped field boundaries. e Raven Autonomy perception system, through a series of advanced cameras and radar system, is constantly sensing a 360-degree environment around the machine for obstacles and motion initiation while operating. If an obstacle is detected, the machine will safely stop, and an alert will pop up on the mobile device. e Case IH spreader allows for one or more driverless machines in the field without an operator present in the cab, providing the flexibility of complete control inside or outside the cab. By operating at a constant speed and precision, the autonomous applicator provides the ultimate spreading consistency — with no human error — and allows for repeatable performance with sub-inch accuracy. e Case IH Trident 5550 applicator will operate in the North American market with limited availability in 2023. For more information, visit hps: //info.caseih.com/CIHAutonomy.html and www.ravenind.com. • Case IH Introduces First Autonomous Driverless Spreader The Case IH Trident 5550 applicator with Raven Autonomy allows for one or more driverless machines in the field without an in-cab operator present, providing complete control in or out of the cab.