2006-07-10
By: Chris Sumner

 

Only a couple of decades ago it was a pipe dream, but now it may soon be a reality.

Several major agricultural equipment companies are studying the idea of driverless tractors.

Ron Palmer is a professor of engineering at the University of Regina.

He says with the advancements being made in technology it won’t be long before we one.

Palmer believes they will follow pre-determined paths, meaning a gain in efficiency.