Hesai's JT Series 3D Lidar Revolutionizes the Future of Autonomous Farming
Lidar: The Eyes of AI "Farming Agents"
As a foundational sector of the global economy, farming sustains not only food systems but entire supply chains and communities—yet it now faces unprecedented challenges. Labor shortages are intensifying, operational costs are climbing, and climate unpredictability is making it harder than ever to ensure consistent yields. Farmers are under pressure to do more with less. The future of farming depends on physical AI—intelligent, connected autonomous farming robots that can work around the clock and adapt to complex environments.
At the heart of this transformation is lidar—a core sensing component that acts as the eyes of AI "farming agents", enabling autonomous farming robots the spatial awareness they need to safely and accurately perform repetitive, labor-intensive tasks such as mowing, spraying, weeding, and hauling.
Hesai's JT series—mini hemispherical 3D lidar sensors are designed with robotics applications in mind. They combine powerful environmental perception with a compact, robust design that's ideal for autonomous farming.
- Powerful perception: With an ultra-wide field of view covering the equivalent of two football fields, JT series sensors capture rich 3D data in real time. This enables AI systems to analyze crop loads, terrain, and surroundings with unmatched perception. The JT series also has a minimum detection range of 0 meters, enabling autonomous farming robots to perform close-range maneuvers with zero blind spots.
- Compact size: Compared to similar products, the JT series is 70% smaller in volume. Its compact design allows for embedded installation on a wide range of autonomous farming robots, with a surface height of less than 30 mm. Whether it's a ground-hugging weeding robot or a high-clearance spraying robot, JT series lidar can fit seamlessly.
- Robust reliability: Because lidar actively emits laser light, it is not affected by ambient lighting conditions. This makes JT series lidar highly reliable across farming applications in challenging environments, at any time of day or night. JT sensors have also passed rigorous reliability tests—including IPX6 waterproofing, vibration and shock resistance, UV aging, and extreme temperature cycling—ensuring they stand up to the harshest farming environments.
What the Leaders Are Saying
Agtonomy, headquartered in
"The seamless integration of Hesai's lidar into Agtonomy-enabled tractors has significantly enhanced precision automation in agriculture. Hesai's sensors provide reliable navigation, even in the most challenging conditions. Paired with our software, they allow us to automate numerous tasks—delivering an affordable and scalable solution for modern farms," says
Alpha Werke, based in
"Powered by Hesai's lidar, we're bringing autonomy to places GPS can't reach—dense forests, orchards, and solar farms. Its reliability and precision makes Hesai an ideal partner for farming robots where safety, efficiency, and robust performance matter most," says
Empowering the Future of Farming, One Sensor at a Time
As the global agriculture industry faces increasing pressure such as labor shortages and rising costs, AI automation is poised to play a critical role. As of
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