John Deere 8R
Built by Bear Flag Robotics · United States
The John Deere 8R is a Agricultural robot developed by Bear Flag Robotics (United States), launched 2017.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
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Not in the Agricultural standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2017. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
autonomous retrofit kit for 8R series, GPS + computer vision
Flagship features
- Autonomy Ready on 8R (230-410), 8RX (310-410) and high-horsepower 8R/8RX (440-540) models
- High-horsepower models (440-540) feature JD14 13.6L engine with Peak Power IPM unlocking up to +40 HP
- Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) available on 370/410 models, standard on 440-540 models
- Integrated precision technology for data-driven decisions
- Multiple track and wheel configurations available
- High-horsepower models can plant up to 1,200 acres (485.62 ha) per day (internal testing)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
John Deere announces acquisition of Bear Flag Robotics
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Agricultural- Speed
- 16.67 m/s
- Weight
- 19,592 kg
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $7.9M
- Founded
- 1837
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- autonomous tractor
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed Ms
- 16.67
Company milestones
- Aug 2021PartnershipJohn Deere announces acquisition of Bear Flag Robotics
- 2021AcquisitionAcquired by John Deere
- 2021PartnershipJoins John Deere
- 2021DeploymentBear Flag autonomous solution deployed on multiple U.S. farms
- 2021MilestoneBear Flag Robotics joins John Deere
- 2021DeploymentBear Flag autonomous solution deployed on U.S. farms
- 2021Funding$7.9M Raised
- 2018FundingSeed Funding Raised
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the John Deere 8R?
- The John Deere 8R is developed by Bear Flag Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the John Deere 8R?
- The John Deere 8R is a Agricultural robot made by Bear Flag Robotics.
- How much does the John Deere 8R cost?
- Pricing for the John Deere 8R is not publicly listed — contact Bear Flag Robotics for a quote.
- When was the John Deere 8R launched?
- The John Deere 8R was launched in 2017.
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