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GUSS Automation

GUSS Automation

United States

GUSS Automation is a pioneering brand in autonomous agricultural technology, specializing in precision sprayers for orchards, vineyards, and high-value crops. The brand is dedicated to enhancing productivity, efficiency, and safety by integrating cutting-edge robotics, GPS navigation, LiDAR, and proprietary software into its autonomous sprayer systems.

GUSS sprayers allow a single operator to manage multiple machines remotely, significantly reducing labor requirements and operational costs while maintaining consistent and precise application of crop protection products. The technology minimizes human exposure to chemicals, improving safety for farm workers and ensuring sustainable farming practices.

With over 250 units deployed worldwide and more than 2.6 million acres sprayed, GUSS Automation has demonstrated its reliability, scalability, and effectiveness in large-scale agricultural operations. The brand emphasizes innovation and user-centric design, providing tools that simplify farm management and maximize productivity.

GUSS Automation’s solutions empower farmers to meet the demands of modern agriculture, where efficiency, sustainability, and safety are paramount. By combining autonomous systems with practical functionality, GUSS Automation delivers a transformative approach to crop management, helping growers increase yields, reduce labor dependency, and operate more sustainably. The brand stands as a trusted leader in autonomous orchard and vineyard spraying, shaping the future of precision agriculture.

Company Information

GUSS Automation, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kingsburg, California, specializes in developing autonomous sprayers for high-value crops like almonds, pistachios, apples, citrus, and vineyards. The company’s flagship product, the Global Unmanned Spray System (GUSS), utilizes GPS, LiDAR, and proprietary software to navigate orchards and vineyards autonomously, allowing a single operator to manage up to eight machines simultaneously.

In 2025, GUSS Automation was fully acquired by John Deere, integrating its advanced sprayer technology into Deere’s portfolio and expanding access to global markets. This acquisition underscores GUSS’s role in shaping the future of agricultural automation.

With a focus on precision, efficiency, and safety, GUSS Automation continues to lead the way in autonomous agricultural technology, providing farmers with innovative solutions to meet the challenges of modern agriculture. Its autonomous sprayers deliver operational consistency, reduce labor demands, and promote safer working conditions, helping farmers maximize productivity and sustainability

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