The Malaysian agriculture sector faces many challenges due to a shortage of labour, resulting in poor operation performance and low production rate. MERAQUE has successfully developed a solution called ROBOTIC AGRO in COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT (RACE), which is the first hybrid-powered Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) designed for precision agriculture and robotic automation. RACE was created through extensive research and development (R&D) through incorporating hardware and software components. It features advanced technologies such as 3D LiDAR detection, built-in LoRa connectivity, and high-precision navigation with RTK. With its Omni Directional smart spraying system and the ability to operate multiple units simultaneously, RACE can move autonomously and is monitored through a sophisticated web and mobile-based fleet software.
RACE is superior in efficiency with competitive advantage against the existing solution within the agriculture/plantation sector. RACE will become the new game-changing solution for the agriculture operation and maintenance using Robotic-powered solutions to penetrate huge agriculture farms and plantations with an estimated potential market of 5.2 million hectares in Malaysia.
RACE features a hybrid power system that combines a diesel engine and battery, allowing for longer working hours and better durability.
Equipped with 3D LIDAR sensors, RACE is capable of navigating complex environments under tree canopy, while a smart tree detection system powered by AI algorithms assists in improving accuracy.
RACE has the ability to carry payload capacity up to 500kg.
RACE is able to increase estate upkeep productivity by achieving at least 25 hectares per day.
Equipped with 3D LIDAR sensors, RACE is capable of smart navigation in complex environments and able to detect as well as avoid obstacles within its pathway.
RACE has a swarm capability which refers to a control system of the Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) swarm network. Generally, the swarm technology embedded in RACE relates to the capability of managing multiple numbers of RACEs during an operation in an estate/farm at the same time.