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RCFarmArm – Wireless Tractor Control
Developed, produced and manufactured by Vince Pawluski, on the farm in the County of Grande Prairie!
Developed by Pawlutions Inc., The RCFarmArm uses a patent pending overlay system to remotely control a robotic “hand”, for any brand and age of tractor. Robotically controlling the controls like a human hand, we can put any autonomy software together with any tractor, bringing new value to a current asset. Our system is non CANBUS and has no electrical connections. Currently we are selling a product for stationary PTO work, to increase safety and productivity during harvest. Agriculture machinery is not our limit, construction and oilfield equipment also could also be converted. Our first innovation went from concept to production, sales, and shipping in less then 365 days! All production is done via commercial 3D printed plastic, keeping inventory levels low while allowing for rapid product modification. RcFarmArm is selling direct to consumer via our online store. The growth model for our second patent is license agreements. In a span of 15 months of rapid production we have $487k in sales in three countries.
Any farm could use our patent pending system, irrelevant of location. RCFarmArms goal is to be a part of moving towards a future of safe, semiautonomous farming. All brands of tractors can be fitted with our system, no matter the year. Essentially any current tractor that has been produced to date, can be controlled by RCFarmArm. Along with agriculture, construction and oilfield equipment can be fitted with the RCFarmArm.
