Meet the KIOTI RT100 — a modular, fully electric autonomous transport robot from Daedong KIOTI that’s built to tackle one of farming’s biggest daily headaches: moving stuff around the farm without burning fuel, making noise, or requiring a dedicated driver.
Designed primarily as an internal logistics workhorse for orchards, vineyards, vegetable fields, and green spaces, the RT100 is a compact 4×4 platform that carries up to 300 kg (about 661 lbs) per trip. Think crates of fruit, spray tanks, tools, or materials — it lifts, dumps, and moves them while you focus on higher-value work.
Key Specs-
- Dimensions: Roughly 1.65 × 1.23 × 1.15 m (65 × 48 × 45 in)
- Weight: 380 kg (838 lbs curb); gross up to ~680 kg
- Power: Four 800 W electric motors (4WD / skid-steer capable)
- Battery: Swappable 48 V system; typical runtime 4–8 hours depending on load and terrain
- Speed: Up to ~6–8 km/h (3.7–5 mph)
- Gradeability: Handles slopes up to 30% (?16.7°)
- Payload features: Lift (up to ~52 cm / 20 in) and dump (up to ~40°) for easier loading/unloading
It’s quiet, zero-emission, low-vibration, and compact enough to navigate tight orchard rows or narrow paths where traditional tractors struggle.
Three Smart Operating Modes
What sets the RT100 apart is its approachable autonomy:
- Full autonomous mode — RTK-GPS + LiDAR + 3D cameras for obstacle detection and predefined route following (great for shuttle runs between field and packing area).
- Follow-me mode — Tracks a worker wearing a special vest, staying a safe distance while they harvest or work.
- Tether / leash mode — Simple wire-following control that feels almost like walking a (very strong, helpful) dog. Ideal for less tech-savvy operators or older farmers.
You can also use a mobile app, remote control, or even voice commands in some setups. Battery swapping keeps it working all day without long downtime.
More Than Just a Hauler
The RT100 is built as a modular platform. Beyond pure transport, it supports attachments for spraying, (laser) weeding, and other tasks. Future development points toward fleet coordination and AI route optimization. It’s already commercially available (TRL 10), with units operating in South Korea and introduction underway in Europe. Pricing sits in the roughly $24k–58k range (target around $35k in some markets), with direct sales or Robot-as-a-Service options.
Why It Matters
Labor shortages, rising costs, and the push for lower emissions make robots like this increasingly practical. The RT100 doesn’t try to replace everything — it simply removes the repetitive, heavy lifting of material transport so people can do what humans do best. Compact, electric, multi-mode, and farmer-friendly, it’s a solid step toward accessible ag robotics.
If you’re dealing with orchard logistics, greenhouse transport, or just tired of pushing wheelbarrows, the KIOTI RT100 is worth a closer look. Check it out via Daedong Robotics for demos and local availability.
