Agricultural machinery is evolving from isolated operators into interconnected team players. While early automation systems functioned independently, the next leap lies in system integration. The key: real-time machine-to-machine communication across brands, vehicle types, and function levels.
Connectivity becomes a productivity driver. Only machines that can share information, synchronize motion, and coordinate tasks unlock the full potential of autonomy.
"A plausible example is [...] route planning, which can dynamically adjust to different situations through the linking of autonomous systems."
– Fraunhofer IESE, Whitepaper "Sustainable Agriculture through AI and Autonomous Systems", 2023
Source: https://www.iese.fraunhofer.de/...
Connected, Safe, Scalable – Architecture for Machine Collectives
NX NextMotion was purpose-built to support networked machinery concepts. It merges drive-by-wire control, digital interfaces, safety-by-design principles, and deterministic real-time communication. The result: a robust infrastructure for intelligent and scalable field logistics.
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"Without digital communication and sensor fusion, autonomous systems cannot function reliably in dynamic agricultural environments."
– TU Munich, ICRA 2025: Digital Engineering of Autonomous Offroad Systems
Source: https://arxiv.org/...
Practical Deployment – From Theory to Precision Timing
NX NextMotion forms the digital backbone for field coordination in key logistics scenarios:
Conclusion: Communication is Infrastructure – for Safety, Efficiency, and Resilience
In agriculture, digital communication is no longer a "nice-to-have". It is the underlying infrastructure for automation, system safety, and operational uptime. Machines that talk to each other, learn and react dynamically are no longer future concepts – they are a reality.
NX NextMotion provides the system architecture behind it – modular, interoperable, field-proven.
We control what moves.
Live at AGRITECHNICA 2025, Hall 21, Booth H05
Experience NX NextMotion in a live, networked setup – with swarm control, remote access, and fully operational field demos.
Connectivity becomes a productivity driver. Only machines that can share information, synchronize motion, and coordinate tasks unlock the full potential of autonomy.
"A plausible example is [...] route planning, which can dynamically adjust to different situations through the linking of autonomous systems."
– Fraunhofer IESE, Whitepaper "Sustainable Agriculture through AI and Autonomous Systems", 2023
Source: https://www.iese.fraunhofer.de/...
Connected, Safe, Scalable – Architecture for Machine Collectives
NX NextMotion was purpose-built to support networked machinery concepts. It merges drive-by-wire control, digital interfaces, safety-by-design principles, and deterministic real-time communication. The result: a robust infrastructure for intelligent and scalable field logistics.
- Cloud & Edge Ready: Machines send and receive real-time state, navigation, and command data
- API-Open: Compatible with control stations, fleet managers, and third-party software
- Swarm-Capable: Enables control of multiple vehicles via centralized or distributed intelligence
- Built-in Safety: Multi-channel logic, emergency fallback protocols, OTA-capable software layers
Download PDF (bosch-engineering.com)
"Without digital communication and sensor fusion, autonomous systems cannot function reliably in dynamic agricultural environments."
– TU Munich, ICRA 2025: Digital Engineering of Autonomous Offroad Systems
Source: https://arxiv.org/...
Practical Deployment – From Theory to Precision Timing
NX NextMotion forms the digital backbone for field coordination in key logistics scenarios:
- Hands-free transitions between forage harvesters and trailers
- Real-time route planning adapted to crop density, terrain, and machine status
- Centralized or decentralized decision logic for swarm robotics and fallback handling
- Seamless process documentation via cloud interface – ready for analytics and compliance
Conclusion: Communication is Infrastructure – for Safety, Efficiency, and Resilience
In agriculture, digital communication is no longer a "nice-to-have". It is the underlying infrastructure for automation, system safety, and operational uptime. Machines that talk to each other, learn and react dynamically are no longer future concepts – they are a reality.
NX NextMotion provides the system architecture behind it – modular, interoperable, field-proven.
We control what moves.
Live at AGRITECHNICA 2025, Hall 21, Booth H05
Experience NX NextMotion in a live, networked setup – with swarm control, remote access, and fully operational field demos.
