Bonsai Robotics Unveils Teletrace™ Platform to Revolutionize Farm Equipment Management

Bonsai Robotics Inc., a pioneer in agriculture AI solutions, has launched Teletrace™, a proprietary platform designed to connect all farm equipment, autonomous or conventional, under a single digital management system. This innovative solution leverages the Topcon CL-55 telemetry device, which integrates with the CAN bus standard on modern tractors and implements, facilitating real-time data transmission via Topcon’s CloudLink service into Bonsai’s cloud platform.

The Teletrace™ ecosystem represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, offering growers the ability to oversee every piece of equipment through a unified interface. This development is not just about monitoring; it’s about transforming how farm machinery is utilized, enabling smart management of mixed fleets from any location. Farmers can now track operational metrics such as harvest rate and input usage, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Tyler Niday, CEO and co-founder of Bonsai, emphasized the company’s mission to bring the AI revolution to the field, making it possible to reimagine machine deployment and management. With Teletrace™, the limitations of GPS, LiDAR, and satellite-based systems in harsh orchard environments are overcome, thanks to Bonsai’s vision-based autonomy stack. This technology ensures reliable operation under challenging conditions, including dense canopy and uneven terrain, without relying on GPS.

The introduction of Teletrace™ follows successful deployments in almond, pistachio, and citrus operations in California and Australia, where Bonsai’s solutions have automated tasks like spraying, mowing, and disking. The platform’s ability to integrate conventional equipment into a digital management system paves the way for phased autonomy adoption, reducing the need for costly full equipment upgrades.

Niday highlighted the lack of digital transformation in permanent crops, positioning Bonsai as a catalyst for change. By turning orchards into connected, intelligent systems, Bonsai is addressing the gap in agricultural innovation, offering a glimpse into the future of farming where efficiency and sustainability are paramount.