IMAGINE…• Saving more than 20% on farm fuel, labour and

equipment capital costs.

• Reducing your CO2 emissions by 20%.

• Gaining more than 20% on your equipment’s future trade-in value.

• Easily and economically rescaling your equipment to your future farm size. (Small and large farms becoming more efficient and profitable.)

• Reducing overlap while improving turning and filling efficiencies.

• Simplified secure, cloud-based data storage.

• Stocking only one type of oil filter for all of your farm’s power units.

WITH DOT, IT’S ALL POSSIBLE… AND MORE.

WHAT IS THE DOT POWER PLATFORM™?

The DOT Power Platform is a mobile diesel-powered platform designed to handle a large variety of implements commonly used in agriculture, mining and construction. Its U-shaped frame facilitates the direct loading of implements, so that, once loaded, the implement “becomes one” with the mobile powered platform.

WHAT IMPLEMENTS CAN DOT HANDLE?

Over 100 implements could be made DOT Ready™.

For example, some of the DOT Ready implements SeedMaster is manufacturing include a 30' air seeder, 60' sprayer with 1,000 gallon tank, 41' land roller, and a 500 bushel grain cart.

WILL OTHER MANUFACTURERS SUPPLY DOT READY IMPLEMENTS?Yes! Dot Technology Corp™ actively encourages all manufacturers to adapt their technology to become DOT Ready™. There are minor costs for the transfer of technical information and training, as well as registration and updates to current software. However, attaining DOT Ready designation, and integrating their product with the world’s most technically advanced power platform, offers manufacturers incredible potential gains in new markets.

HOW ARE IMPLEMENTS LOADED AND UNLOADED?

The DOT platform includes four hydraulically activated arms that lift the implement and secure it to DOT’s receiving and centering dowels. Once lifted, the implement and DOT move as one. Loading most implements from the ground takes just 12 seconds once in the loading position. Then, simply connect two hydraulic supply hoses, a drain hose and one or two electrical connectors and you’re ready to hit the field. Implements typically do not require wheels, axles, or hitches.

HOW DOES DOT STEER?

DOT primarily travels in two directions. The first is for implement loading and road transport. Transport width is 12 feet with most implements. The second direction is perpendicular to the first, and is used for field operation. Switching travel directions takes about 10 seconds.

DOT steers with the use of four position-sensing hydraulic cylinders (one on each wheel). The position of each cylinder is continually monitored and adjusted by DOT. This allows for perfect turning using four-wheel steering, all while under full power with each wheel matching the travel speed requirement for its location on the curve.

HOW IS DOT CONTROLLED?

There are two modes of controlling DOT.

DOT can be manually controlled through handheld remote. The remote is used to load and unload implements (although this may eventually be done automatically). This remote manual control is also ideal for moving or operating

THREE YEARS AGO, Norbert Beaujot, founder and President of SeedMaster, had an idea to improve the efficiency of seeding. After realizing the potential of an autonomous seeder, Norbert recognized that this technology could be translated into a platform that could perform virtually any farming task.

SPECSTRANSPORT WIDTH 11 FT 10 IN (3.61 M)

TRANSPORT LENGTH 18 FT 2 IN (5.53 M)

HEIGHT 1 1 FT 2 IN (3.4 M)

DRY WEIGHT 8,500 LBS (3,855 KG)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS CUMMINS QSB4.5 TIER4I, 4.5 L TURBO CHARGED DIESEL 163 HP @ 2500 RPM 466 LB-FT @1500 RPM

FUEL CAPACITY 285 LITERS

HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR CAPACITY 140 LITERS

AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP SPECIFICATIONS 25 GPM @ 3000 PSI (20684 KPA)

TIRES (4) 17.5L-24 INDUSTRIAL TRACTION LUG 12 PLY

HUB WEIGHT CAPACITY 14,000 LBS (6,350 KG) PER WHEEL, (40,000 LBS OVERALL [18143 KG])

12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NIGHT LIGHTS

equipment that is not programed to operate autonomously, such as material handling or other close quarters operations.

Full autonomous mode is used once the unit is in a field for which a path plan has been downloaded to the on-frame computer. In autonomous mode, the unit simply follows the pre-approved path for the specific field. The operator can view progress, take over controls, or stop the unit through long-range Wi-Fi via a designated tablet. On-board cameras assist the farmer in making decisions or remotely viewing performance.

HOW DOES DOT PERFORM A TASK AUTONOMOUSLY?

The farmer begins by using a computer program to generate a path plan for each field. From the approach, around the headlands, avoiding sloughs, power poles and other obstacles, the path plan covers every foot of on-field movement to sub-inch accuracy. Once the boundary and obstacle information is loaded, the path plan only takes about 15 seconds to be developed on our software. There are several ways to download precise boundaries and obstructions. The path plan must be farmer approved and can be altered at any time to satisfy changing field conditions.

HOW IS DOT POWERED?

DOT is powered by an efficient 163 HP Cummins diesel engine, which drives four hydrostatic pumps (one for each wheel) and an auxiliary pump for implement operation. The power from each hydrostatic pump is transferred to its designated wheel via hydraulic hose. Each wheel has a hydraulic motor running a planetary gear box that can power the unit smoothly at any speed, from creeping to 12 MPH.

CAN DOT GET STUCK? AND IF SO, WHAT IS THEU-SHAPE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY LIKE FOR TOWING?

DOT analyzes slippage and mud sinking measurements every second and will trigger a stop if results are beyond preselected limits. If stuck, there are designated tow hook locations that result in a much stronger structure than any traditional air seeder frame. When any implement is attached to DOT, the overall frame becomes very strong for excellent structural rigidity. With time, other sensors will be introduced to avoid these sticky situations, but getting stuck should be a less common occurrence than with human control, as emotions are removed (I think I can, I think I can). To prevent stresses and add traction in varying terrain, DOT has a large walking beam connecting two of the

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wheels that helps equalize ground forces. In addition, there will be at least three tire options for DOT; narrow for in-crop spraying, mid-size for most farms and wide for implements and situations with higher floatation requirements.

IS DOT SAFE IN AUTONOMOUS MODE?DOT simply stops if any safety concerns are sensed. Mounted safety sensors not only protect the implement and power platform, but also prevent collision with people, wildlife, vehicles and other obstacles. Should DOT deviate from the path plan, the unit stops immediately, alerts the operator and awaits the farmer’s analysis and command. There are also three ways of remotely stopping DOT: via tablet, remote controller and a separate safety remote E-stop. There are two hardwired E-stops on DOT’s frame to be activated for added servicing safety. The autonomous mode cannot be activated if any portion of the implement is outside of the selected “farmer approved” no-go boundary in any field.

CAN DOT OPERATE SAFELY ON FARM ROADWAYS?

The long-term plan is to prove to road authorities that DOT, while being operated autonomously, will be safer than operator-in-tractor pulling large farm implements. Farmers will create precise road path plans in each direction, as well as map a safe pull-over zone. When a vehicle is detected approaching from any direction, DOT would simply come to a stop in the safe pull-over zone until the vehicle has passed. Until this becomes a reality, the operator can use manual controls where it is safe, or transport on a trailer. We also plan to develop a “Follow Me” feature, through which a farmer can lead a train of electronically interconnected DOT units from his truck.

HOW DOES DOT SAVE ON FUEL AND EMISSIONS?

There are many power efficiencies gained by having the implement loaded directly onto the power platform, one being an overall reduction of weight requirements.

In our estimate, over 20% of power and fuel usage is consumed to simply move a normal tractor.

DOES DOT HAVE DATA STORAGE?

DOT has the capacity to record and geo-reference a multitude of activities, including as-applied VR maps, fuel usage, horsepower maps and more. All data is uploaded to the cloud when service permits, or can be downloaded to a portable computer.

HOW DOES DOT FIT VARIOUS FARM SIZES?

Seeding and harvesting are the most important farm activities. We have selected the size and horsepower for one DOT power unit to efficiently seed the same land area that is typically harvested by one large combine in western Canada (2,000 to 3,500 acres). Larger farms would simply use multiple DOTs to match their acreage accordingly. Each DOT unit can be conveniently outfitted with a grain cart at harvest time to efficiently and autonomously transport grain from one combine to the truck.

One DOT with a sprayer implement mounted can easily spray twice the large combine harvest area. With DOT, all implements become cheaper to operate, but the cost-efficiency of a sprayer unit is simply astounding compared to a self-propelled sprayer. Plus, it doesn’t require an operator, and that means more time for family, more time to keep the farm organized and less time in the cab.

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DOT TECHNOLOGY CORP AND SEEDMASTER?

They are two separate companies. However, both companies are owned by Norbert Beaujot and his family. SeedMaster will be one of many DOT Ready implement providers, while Dot Technology Corp focuses on the DOT Power Platform and working openly with equipment manufacturers around the globe.

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