대동 DAEDONG

“From AI-powered autonomous agricultural machinery to agricultural robots and Chat GPT”

Daedong offers immersive programs focused on future ag-tech at the 2024 KIEMSTA

- Company showcases its vision and technology of future agriculture with three zones: smart agricultural machinery, AI robotics, and smart farming
- Also offers visitors immersive programs on different concepts to improve public awareness of Daedong’s vision for future agriculture and technology
- An autonomous driving VR zone lets visitors try everything from preparing a piece of autonomous agricultural machinery to driving and operating it in the field

Daedong (Co-CEOs Kim Jun-sik and Won Yu-hyun), a leader in future agriculture, shared the news on October 30 that the company is participating in the “Korea International Exhibition of Machinery, Equipment, Science and Technology for Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as “KIEMSTA”)” at the Daegu EXCO Convention Center from October 30 to November 2.

Hosted biennially by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs since 1992, KIEMSTA is the largest exhibition in Korea for agricultural machinery and materials, and in 2022, the event brought in approximately 170,000 visitors. This year, more than 450 companies from 30 or so countries will participate and exhibit agricultural machinery as well as materials sold domestically and internationally that are expected to usher in a new future for agriculture, such as autonomous agricultural machinery, agricultural robots, and smart farms.

 

Inside a 594m2 booth and under the featured theme, “Leader in future agriculture, Daedong pioneers the future with AI technology and robotics,” the company will present a blueprint for the “AI transformation of domestic agriculture” with its (1) Smart Agricultural Machinery Zone, (2) AI Robotics Zone, and (3) Smart Farming Zone prepared based on its five core future businesses. Moreover, Daedong will promote its position as a leader in future agriculture through an immersive future agriculture technology program developed using AI.

First, the Smart Agricultural Machinery Zone will showcase the “rice transplanter-tractor-combine” powered by a level-3 autonomous driving technology that passed national testing, and was therefore certified, for autonomous driving for the first time in the industry last year. Also, the HX tractor capable of the highest horsepower output in Korea at 142 horsepower, the GX tractor with 60~70 horsepower, which was simultaneously launched globally in April of this year, and the DH6135 model, a 6-row combine with harvest monitoring capability, will be on display at the event. These products all feature level-3 autonomous driving capabilities. In order to improve its engagement with the public, promote its excellence in autonomous agricultural machinery technology, and raise awareness of just how efficient its products are, Daedong will open an immersive VR zone with autonomous driving demonstrations for visitors to help them get a taste of how to set up, operate, and work with the company's autonomous driving solutions.

Meanwhile, in the AI Robotics Zone, the company plans on unveiling two types of agricultural robots (transportation, pest control) equipped with robot technology that offer a window into the future of domestic fruit farming. Transport robots were developed with a focus on minimizing operator input. That is why they are (1) autonomous transport robots and (2) wired follow-up transport robots. Also, since these robots are electric, they have the advantage of not producing any unwanted noise or exhaust fumes. Lift and dump functions make these robots, which boast a maximum load capacity of 300kg, easier to use when transporting cargo. In fact, Daedong has been managing a test group targeting domestic fruit farmers since last month to verify and evaluate its transport robots among potential clients. Roughly 100 farmers applied for ten available spots in the test group. This helped Daedong gauge the potential of this agricultural robot, and the company is now preparing a second round of testing to collect more feedback from farmers.

 

In the Smart Farming Zone, two types of AI-powered plant cultivating machines (for home use and commercial use) equipped with smart farming technology designed to maximize the harvest of high-quality agricultural products with minimal resources will be on display at the event. These products automatically recognize the seed capsule code using a monitoring camera to identify the type of seed inserted, and automatically optimize temperature/humidity, nutrient solution level, and lighting to minimize labor input from users. Moreover, Daedong will set up a dedicated area at the event where visitors can experience smart mobility and compact construction equipment (CCE) products, as well as “AI Daedongi,” the company’s agricultural GPT solution.