Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere intends to purchase farming AI firm Blue River Technology for $ 305 m . The 60-person start - up produces a range of farming equipment , including an automatic precision weed sprayer , a lettuce trimmer and drone tools for crop rotation . John Deere 's tractors already incorporate limited autonomous capabilities ; the purchase of Blue River will help the company build significant amounts of intelligence into its vehicles .
Farm equipment provider John Deere plans to purchase farming AI firm Blue River Technology for $305m. The 60-person start-up produces a range of farming tools, including an automatic precision weed sprayer, a lettuce trimmer and drone software for crop analysis. John Deere's tractors already incorporate limited autonomous capabilities; the purchase of Blue River will help the company build increasing amounts of intelligence into its vehicles.