Autonomy Controller deployed for the first time with the TK100 prototype
- Jun 13, 2025
- 2 min read
Another important milestone has been achieved in the FELDSCHWARM® Ökosystem. Together with the project partners Eidam Unternehmensgruppe, Hydrive Engineering GmbH, and LACOS, the Autonomy Controller was successfully tested for the first time under real conditions with the TK100 robot prototype.
Unique prototype as a foundation for further development
The TK100 is currently a unique prototype developed by the Eidam Unternehmensgruppe. The electrical system architecture as well as the vehicle ECU were designed by Hydrive Engineering GmbH. As part of the FELDSCHWARM® Ökosystem, the vehicle is being extensively tested and further developed. The software solutions from LACOS are specifically tailored to the hardware, resulting in a perfectly coordinated overall system.
Focus on technical integration
During the two-day test, the initial focus was on technical integration work. This included assembly, wiring, and the successful commissioning of communication via CAN. On the second day, the prototype was tested under real-world conditions at the test site. For the first time, it was possible to fully control the TK100 and enable greater freedom of movement—a significant step forward for the дальней project development.
Successful testing under real-world conditions
The successful tests confirm the high quality of the joint development efforts of all project partners and highlight the strength of the interdisciplinary collaboration within the FELDSCHWARM® Ökosystem.
Special thanks go to the Eidam Unternehmensgruppe for providing infrastructure and test fields, as well as to Hydrive Engineering GmbH for their dedicated technical support.
The next testing phase is already in preparation. The project team continues to work intensively on advancing innovative solutions for the autonomous agricultural technology of the future.
About RUBIN – Bündnis Feldschwarm® Ökosystem
The Bündnis Feldschwarm® Ökosystem has consisted since 2021 of the following research partners: Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Technische Universität Dresden – Chair of Agricultural Systems Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden – Chair of Technical Design, and Leipzig University – Institute for Information Systems, as well as the following industry partners: BITSz electronics GmbH, Eidam Landtechnik GmbH, Estino GmbH, Hydrive Engineering GmbH, Indikar Individual Karosseriebau GmbH, LACOS GmbH, Lemken GmbH & Co. KG, and Reichhardt GmbH Steuerungstechnik.
With the RUBIN funding program, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports and strengthens strategic collaboration between companies as well as between companies, universities, and research institutions. In particular, regional business alliances develop innovations with high application potential.
The Feldschwarm® Ecosystem project is considered one of the most important current initiatives in agricultural engineering for securing future global food supply and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with a total project volume of €15 million, covering 70% of the costs.
