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At Autonomous Tractor Corporation, we believe that technology can play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future for farming. image: https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/iStock-tractor%20walking.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://autonomoustractor.com#main-content) ![ATC LOGO 1-2](https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/ATC%20LOGO%201-2.svg) - [Home](https://autonomoustractor.com/) - [eDRIVE System](https://autonomoustractor.com/edrive-system) - [About](https://autonomoustractor.com#about) - [Blog](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://autonomoustractor.com/) - [eDRIVE System](https://autonomoustractor.com/edrive-system) - [About](https://autonomoustractor.com#about) - [Blog](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog) - [Contact us](https://autonomoustractor.com#contact) [Contact us](https://autonomoustractor.com#contact) # Autonomous Tractor Corporation Welcome to Autonomous Tractor Corporation, you partner in efficient, digital, sustainable, climate-friendly agricultural technology. ATC builds digital technology into traditional agricultural applications, adding this technology into our clients’ machinery and giving it new life. Autonomous Tractor Corporation (ATC) builds innovation into and converts traditional machinery into digital technology, which creates greater efficiency in the machines. ATC has partnered with a large agricultural machinery company in the southern hemisphere to enhance production volume and economies of scale. For the same reasons, ATC has partnered with Terry Larson, who is an industry leader in motor manufacturing with 40+ years in the rotating machinery industry. The transition of traditional, hydraulic agricultural technology to digital and turbine equipment is a natural and logical shift because it is more efficient, improves sustainability, and offsets climate change. The transition to ammonia and other green energy sources is natural and important for these same reasons. The transition to electric and turbine farm equipment is also important because it is more efficient and improves sustainability, since electrical and and turbine equipment have no gearbox, and since turbine engines are more efficient than internal combustion engines.         [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FarmField.jpg?height=200&name=FarmField.jpg)](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) ## [Nuclear Reactors in Agriculture](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) [Korey Schulz](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/author/korey-schulz) Feb 9, 2026, 7:59:56 PM Smallnuclear reactors can support the agriculture industry primarily by providing a... [Read more](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-28%20132818.png?height=200&name=Screenshot%202025-05-28%20132818.png)](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/electrification-of-farm-equipment) ## [Electrification of Farm Equipment](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/electrification-of-farm-equipment) [Korey Schulz](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/author/korey-schulz) Nov 26, 2025, 11:50:55 AM Electrification has been a driver of increased productivity and quality of life since the passage... 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[Read more](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/the-growing-operational-farm-crisis) # Transforming Farming for a sustainable Future             *We do what others haven't* Autonomous Tractor Corporation is an AgTech business specializing in diesel electric tractor and equipment conversion packages of farm equipment, developing ammonia electric conversion solutions and Optical Artificial-Intelligent Guidance Systems ![1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b\_1](https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_1.jpg "1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_1") ![1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b\_2](https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_2.jpg "1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_2") [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FarmField.jpg?height=200&name=FarmField.jpg)](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) ## [Nuclear Reactors in Agriculture](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) [Korey Schulz](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/author/korey-schulz) Feb 9, 2026, 7:59:56 PM Smallnuclear reactors can support the agriculture industry primarily by providing a... [Read more](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/nuclear-reactors-in-agriculture) [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-28%20132818.png?height=200&name=Screenshot%202025-05-28%20132818.png)](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/electrification-of-farm-equipment) ## [Electrification of Farm Equipment](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/electrification-of-farm-equipment) [Korey Schulz](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/author/korey-schulz) Nov 26, 2025, 11:50:55 AM Electrification has been a driver of increased productivity and quality of life since the passage... [Read more](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/electrification-of-farm-equipment) [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%2c%20brown%2c%20black%2c%20white%20squiggle%20with%20white%20ATC%20on%20brons.jpg?height=200&name=logo%2c%20brown%2c%20black%2c%20white%20squiggle%20with%20white%20ATC%20on%20brons.jpg)](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/the-growing-operational-farm-crisis) [the small farm crisis](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/tag/the-small-farm-crisis) ## [The growing operational farm crisis](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/the-growing-operational-farm-crisis) [Autonomous Tractor Corporation](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/author/autonomous-tractor-corporation) Oct 13, 2025, 3:01:39 AM Solving the current operational crisis in small farms is of paramount importance. Most US farms are... [Read more](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog/the-growing-operational-farm-crisis) ![1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b\_3](https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_3.jpg "1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_3") ![1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b\_4](https://autonomoustractor.com/hubfs/1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_4.jpg "1754581441829-5c18a33d-2262-4ce9-bddf-5dc09641aa6b_4") ## Press Release Autonomous Tractor Corporation Unveils Voice Controlled Autonomous Equipment Conversion System for Modern Farming Read release at one of the below links:   [International Business Times](https://www.ibtimes.com/atc/founder-why-ammonia-micro-nuclear-reactors-could-power-agricultures-next-revolution-3774262) [Business Insider](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-controlled-autonomous-equipment-conversion-system-for-modern-farming-1034724534) [Markets Insider](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-controlled-autonomous-equipment-conversion-system-for-modern-farming-1034724534) [yahoo!finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-183400873.html) [BENZINGA](https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45417731/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-controlled-autonomous-equipment-conversion-system-for) [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/storyspecial/contributor-content/2025/05/30/we-can-save-small-farmers-with-smarter-smaller-machines-says-autonomous-tractor-corporation-founder-8394461007)     ## Autonomous Tractor Corporation Unveils Voice Controlled Autonomous Epuipment Conversion System for Modern Farming ## Autonomous Tractor Corporation ## Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM CDT – 2 min read ## eDrive by Autonomous Tractor Corporation turns any farm machine powered by diesel or ammonia into a voice controlled, semiautonomous workhorse. ## San Francisco, California, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Autonomous Tractor Corporation (ATC), led by founder Terry Anderson, is transforming the future of farming by officially announcing its groundbreaking voice-controlled, camera-guided, semi-autonomous equipment platform, powered by its proprietary eDRIVETM system is a redesign of how modern agriculture operates. Using four overlapping 120-degree high-resolution cameras instead of GPS for precision farming, the system gives autonomous machines optical ‘eyes’ for superior navigation and control. ## But what truly sets this innovation apart is its voice interface. Farmers can call their tractors, give them instructions, and supervise operations without needing to navigate complex interfaces. “It’s no different than telling a hired hand what to do,” said Terry. “Only this time the hand is a machine.” ## Originally launched as a concept in 2012, ATC’s autonomous solution has evolved significantly. The team discovered that GPS-based systems couldn’t deliver the accuracy that today’s farmers demand. Instead, ATC turned to optics, physics, and voice recognition to create something far more intuitive, affordable, and farmer-friendly. Terry, whose background includes, physics, mechanical and electrical engineering and decades of successful business leadership, stated, “Today’s equipment is too expensive, complex and difficult to repair. We believe farmers deserve better.” ## A major focus of ATC’s launch is conversion packages for existing equipment. The conversion process is efficient, taking about a week, and involves removing the existing drivetrain and replacing it with ATC’s diesel-electric module. The system removes failure-prone components such as transmissions and drive shafts and replaces them with a direct-to-wheel electric drive connected via fiber optics to a central controller. “We’re working with equipment powered by diesel or ammonia. Anything running on either of those fuels can be upgraded to use eDRIVETM.” said Terry. ## ATC is intentional about what autonomy means. “We don’t believe in 80,000-pound machines running around without supervision,” emphasized Terry. “This is supervised autonomy. Machines are doing the work, but always under the watchful eye of a farmer or technician. Just like supervising a hired crew." ## https://finance.yahoo.com/news/autonomouis-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-183400873.htm https://www.benzinga.com/pessreleases/25/05/g4541773/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-controlled-autonomous-equipment-conversion-system-for-modern-farming. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/autonomous-tractor-corporation-unveils-voice-controlled-autonomous-equipment-conversion-system-for-modern-farming-1034724534 --- > ## **“This is supervised autonomy. Machines are doing the work, but always under the watchful eye of a farmer or technician. Just** **like supervising a hired crew."** > > > > ![Terry With Spirit](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Terry%20With%20Spirit.jpg?width=125&height=77&name=Terry%20With%20Spirit.jpg) > > Terry Anderson, Founder, Autonomous Tractor Corporation ## ATC eDRIVE™ is the future of farming. Autonomous Tractor Corporation's patented eDRIVE™ is the first diesel electric tractor and farm equipment conversion package available anywhere. ATC's patented electric wheel motor system is a convenient all-in-one conversion package for farm equipment for today and in preparation for future ammonia fuel and ammonia fuel-cell use.  [Learn more](https://autonomoustractor.com/edrive-system) ## **Diesel - Electric Tractor & Farm Equipment** Conversion Packages Due to large variations in farm equipment eDRIVE™ conversion packages are custom designed to meet the requirements of the equipment it is installed on. Designs sometimes take years to implement while others may take months. The sprayer diesel-electric conversion package is only one of many applications. We welcome farmers and corporations to work with us to solve their specific problems to further increase sustainability for today's farmer and generations to come. ![sprayer](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sprayer.jpg?width=2400&height=1233&name=sprayer.jpg "sprayer") ### Sprayer Package ### Pricing varies between make, model and year. Convert your hydro-static drive system to an electric wheel drive system ### Description The conversion package effectively: \- Replaces the entire hydro-static drive system with the eDRIVE™ direct-to-wheel system \- Replaces entire dash with ATC's Monitoring System \- Replaces steering wheel with a simple fully functional joystick   [Work With Us](https://autonomoustractor.com/ordering-form) ![ATC Gearless Reticulated JD 8760](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ATC%20Gearless%20Reticulated%20JD%208760.webp?width=2400&height=1382&name=ATC%20Gearless%20Reticulated%20JD%208760.webp "ATC Gearless Reticulated JD 8760") ### Tractor Package ### Pricing varies between make, model and year. Convert your hydro-static drive system to an electric wheel drive system ### Description The conversion package effectively: \- Replaces the entire traditional drive system with the eDRIVE™ direct-to-wheel system \- Replaces entire dash with ATC's Monitoring System \- Replaces steering wheel with a simple fully functional joystick   [Work With Us](https://autonomoustractor.com/ordering-form) ## Our Company ![Terry standing with Spirit](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Terry%20With%20Spirit.jpg?width=1200&height=742&name=Terry%20With%20Spirit.jpg "Terry standing with Spirit") Terry M. Anderson, founder of ATC, standing with Spirit. Autonomous Tractor Corporation is an AgTech business working towards sustainable and carbon-free farming. We specialize in providing diesel electric tractor and farm equipment conversion packages for various types of farm equipment, helping farmers reduce their and fuel costs, maintenance costs, equipment acquisition costs, and operational costs. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the agricultural industry. With nearly two decades of research, Autonomous Tractor Corporation has done what others couldn't. In addition to our current offerings, we are also in the process of developing an ammonia electric tractor and farm equipment conversion package and an Optical AI Guidance System; which will further enhance our commitment to sustainable farming. At Autonomous Tractor Corporation, we believe technology can play a crucial role in creating a greener and sustainable future for farming, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement. ## Contact Us Get in touch with us - 12800 Whitewater Dr Minnetonka, MN 55343 - info@atcspirit.com - +1 701.429.3964 Sign up to stay in the loop about the latest updates ### Want to receive updates? instagram icon - [Home](https://autonomoustractor.com) - [eDRIVE System](https://autonomoustractor.com/edrive-system) - [About](https://autonomoustractor.com#about) - [Blog](https://autonomoustractor.com/blog) --- [![](https://autonomoustractor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%2c%20brown%2c%20black%2c%20white%20squiggle%20with%20white%20ATC%20on%20brons.jpg?width=915&height=180&name=logo%2c%20brown%2c%20black%2c%20white%20squiggle%20with%20white%20ATC%20on%20brons.jpg)](http://atcspirit.com) 12800 Whitewater Dr Suite 117 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Copyright © 2024, ATC