Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its software offering for autonomous off-highway machinery.

A+ software enables users to add autonomous functionality by integrating the blocks into their machine applications (Photo: AdobeStock)

The software, designed for in-house engineering teams at original equipment manufacturers and distributors, consists of preprogrammed and pretested software blocks built into Danfoss� XM100 autonomous controller hardware.

Danfoss says each block covers key areas such as perception, positioning, and navigation. A+ software enables users to add autonomous functionality by integrating the blocks into their machine applications, eliminating the need to develop software from scratch.

The A+ software is offered in two tiers: A+ Essentials and A+ Advanced. Included with a PLUS+1 professional license, A+ Essentials provides basic software tools and blocks to get users started on autonomous machine development.

Whereas, A+ Advanced is a paid solution that provides advanced software blocks and access to future A+ Advanced features and updates.

“Autonomous functionality is improving machine performance and safety and helping relieve labour shortages across a number of industries, particularly specialty agriculture, animal husbandry and airport ground support. The benefits of autonomy are wide-ranging, making it a powerful solution,� said Peter Bleday, head of Autonomy, Danfoss Power Solutions.

“OEMs that adopt autonomous functionality early stand to gain a significant advantage. With our new A+ software, we can help OEMs get to market faster with machines that stand out from the competition.�