John Deere was another standout, winning for the second consecutive year in the robotics category. It was honoured for its new X Series combine harvesters, which are equipped with ActiveVision camera technology. These help farmers see inside the combine’s grain tank and observe tailings, so they can monitor the condition of harvested grain. The grain can be measured right down to individual kernels. This technology is powered by proprietary algorithms and provides farmers with information to make critical decisions in the moment, and to gather data over time to inform future actions.
The combine harvester series is available in multiple sizes, with the X9 1100 being the largest offered by John Deere. Compared with previous models, the X9 1100 can harvest up to 70% more wheat per hour. The X series is able to thresh, separate or clean more bushels per hour, and harvest more acres a day.
This is all thanks to artificial intelligence, computer vision, in-field machine-to-machine communication, integrated sensors and self-driving capabilities. As a result, the combines are cable of self-monitoring, enabling farmers and John Deere service technicians to manage concerns remotely, helping to minimise downtime and support profitability.
A notable feature of the awards is that vehicle tech was recognised in with three winners in two categories, namely in-vehicle entertainment and safety, and vehicle intelligence and transportation – the latter with two winners.
Brunswick Corporation was awarded in the in-vehicle entertainment and safety category with its 1st Mate Marine Safety & Security System. IBM was acknowledged in the vehicle intelligence and transportation category, with t the IBM & The Mayflower Autonomous Ship & The AI Captain. Waymo was awarded in the same category with its Fifth-Generation Waymo Driver.
The CTA received more than 1200 submissions. Those designated as honourees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation. The full list of best of innovation and all honourees will be revealed during CES 2021, on 11 January 2021.
Registration to take part in CES from 11 to 14 January 2021 is available here.
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