Self-driving farming vehicle revealed

Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer Cake is planning to develop a new semi-autonomous four-wheel all-terrain vehicle for farmers.

And the Stockholm-based company has revealed a concept of the Kibb ATV to showcase how the project is progressing.

According to Cake, the purpose of the Kibb – which is all electric – is to “handle light agricultural tasks autonomously with minimal impact to delicate ecosystems.” Production is targeted for 2025.

Development of the Kibb has been driven by rising concern over the machines currently used for farming, which contribute heavily to global greenhouse gas emissions. Cake intends to provide a lower-impact solution.

“Sustainable and responsible farming is vital for healthy ecosystems, and we are aiming to make Kibb the number one tool for all future farmers,” said CEO Stefan Ytterborn.

Although still at an early stage in its development, the Kibb is already taking shape. Cake says it will be a “multifunctional battery-powered ATV capable of operating with or without a human driver,” although as yet there is no word on the sensors or tech that will help deliver the automated functionality.

In addition, it will be able to perform “simple” farming tasks autonomously, freeing up owners to concentrate on other work.

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