Daedong Holds Korea’s First Demonstration of Vision-Based AI Tractor
Daedong Holds Korea’s First Demonstration of Vision-Based AI Tractor
-. Previews a vision AI powered autonomous tractor set for launch in the first quarter of next year for dealers across Korea
-. Demonstrates next generation tractor technologies, including fully unmanned autonomous operation and field and obstacle recognition
-. Receives feedback describing it as “a completely new level of tractor unlike anything before”
Daedong (Co-CEOs Kim Jun-sik and Won Yu-hyun), a leader in future agriculture, announced on December 26 that it hosted a demonstration event for domestic dealers to showcase Korea’s first vision AI based Level 4 autonomous operation tractor, scheduled for commercial launch in the first quarter of next year.
The event was held to assess the readiness of the new AI tractor ahead of launch and to gather practical feedback from dealers based on real operating conditions. Between December 19 and 23, Daedong conducted four demonstration sessions across major agricultural regions nationwide, involving 130 dealerships in locations including Jangseong-gun in Jeollanam-do, Asan-si in Chungcheongnam-do, and Changnyeong-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do.
During the demonstrations, Daedong introduced key upgrades compared with previous models and carried out live operating tests in real working environments. Dealers were invited to ride the tractor and experience its autonomous operation capabilities firsthand. Additional sessions explained the system’s operating principles through shared monitor displays, followed by in-depth Q&A discussions covering product specifications and sales policies.
The demonstration attracted particular attention for highlighting vision AI based field and attachment recognition technology. With a single tap on the Daedong Connect app, the tractor performed precise, human-like operations across farmland in fully unmanned mode. Seeing AI powered autonomous operation applied in real agricultural settings gave attendees a clear sense of how next generation farming technologies can be used in the field.
Obstacle detection was another key highlight. The new AI tractor demonstrated the ability to recognize obstacles not only at the front but also along both sides, automatically stopping when necessary and resuming operation after assessing the situation. This reinforced confidence in the system’s safety and reliability. Mechanical and electronic performance beyond autonomous driving was also significantly improved. A smoother gear shifting experience enhanced overall operating stability, while the newly introduced body leveling control function improved work precision. The system also incorporates the DHCU (Driving Hitch Control Unit), enabling integrated control of steering, braking, transmission, and the three point hitch.
Dealers who attended the demonstration responded positively overall to the unmanned autonomous operation technology. Many noted that, unlike existing Level 3 autonomous tractors based on satellite GPS, the new model enables Level 4 fully unmanned operation by combining vision AI. It was widely described as a completely new class of tractor, unlike anything previously available. The most frequently cited differentiator was the tractor’s ability to recognize farmland and working environments with far greater precision through vision AI, significantly improving both the accuracy and practical usability of autonomous operation.
