The future of motoring in general is electric and autonomous, and we’ve featured quite a few of those vehicles in recent years. From self-driving trucks to helicopters, the future is bright, automated and exciting–and it’s not just limited to personal transportation as this Kubota Autonomous Tractor Concept proves. In order to commemorate the 130th anniversary of their founding, Japan-based Kubota recently unveiled this autonomous tractor concept that aims to use AI to replace an aging and/or retiring population of farmers that won’t be able to do their jobs in the near future. With its combination of lithium-ion cells, solar power, four motors, multiple tracks and tight turning radius, the Kubota Autonomous Tractor Concept is primed and ready to tackle all those jobs that no one seams interested in doing anymore while still being economical, automated and easy-to-use. No word yet on whether it will see actual production, but it’s probably just a matter of time.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
