Live demo · Autonomous · L3
Tier 1 · Case study 01 · UX/UI Design

Hive.

The tractor is the body, the hive is the network

A cockpit for Level 3 autonomy in the orchard.

While the tractor keeps the row on its own, the operator, even a seasonal worker on day one, can plan the day, tag the field and take over safely when a person steps into the row.

RoleResearch, UX/UI, prototypeTeam5 peopleTime3 monthsYear2026
01 · Inside the cab

Two pads, one knob.

A detachable horizontal dashboard for control, a vertical screen on the pillar for navigation, and a rotary knob under the right hand.

Horizontal pad · control Pillar pad · mapping Rotary knob
02 · Engaging and handing over

Autonomy you can hand back.

1
Planned take-overA person within 50 m: amber borders, a soft chime, crew wristbands pulse.
2
Hands on the wheelA countdown and one action: keep the knob pressed.
3
Resume Level 3Row 7 confirmed in green, release the wheel and the tractor keeps the row.
Apple Watch planned take-over
03 · Multi-fleet

One farm, many tractors.

A hardware-agnostic kit moves across a mixed fleet. Every machine shares its job, progress and take-over state, so the crew sees who needs a hand.

T4S · HoeingField H · 41% · row 7 of 18
AUTO · L3
T4S · SowingField B · starts 13:00
AUTO · L3
T4S · PhytosanitaryField A · 17:30
MANUAL
Field HField BField AField E
04 · With and without the knob

Touch to plan, a knob for the field.

On a bumpy row a fingertip misses. Every touch gesture has a knob equivalent, so the same rail works with eyes on the trees.

TouchParked or on the headland: tap the rail, drag, plan.
KnobIn the row: rotate to move, push to confirm, no need to look down.
05 · Focus on the knob

Three gestures, whole cockpit.

Rotate · move focusPush left · menuPush right · drop a marker
Weeds
Disease
Pests
Drainage
06 · Managing the jobs

The day, at a glance.

Today's jobs carry a colour and an AUTO or MANUAL tag. Zoom out and the same language plans the whole week, with a line for "now".

Planning calendar
Home with today's jobs
Outcome

A modular kit, not a new fleet.

Expert reviewers praised the clarity of the layout and a kit that protects what farmers already own. Next: a quick-message channel so crews can coordinate shared tasks.