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SwarmFarm Robotics wins Henty Machine of the Year for AutoFill system
SwarmFarm Robotics has been awarded the 2026 Henty Machine of the Year for its AutoFill system. The technology, developed over five years, allows farming robots to refill themselves autonomously, reducing the need for manual intervention in the paddock.
Manufactured in Toowoomba, Queensland, the liquid-only unit costs approximately $80,000. According to Craig Hargreaves, the integrated autonomy lead, the system aims to minimize farmer exposure to chemicals and increase operational capacity by 20 to 30 per cent. Currently, about 50 AutoFill units are in operation across Australia and the United States.
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Craig Hargreaves · Henty Machinery Field Days · SwarmFarm Robotics · Toowoomba
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The AutoFill unit is designed for liquids only. www.theland.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The unit costs approximately $80,000. www.theland.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] SwarmFarm Robotics’ AutoFill won the 2026 Henty Machine of the Year Award. region.com.au · www.theland.com.au · aboutregional.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The AutoFill system allows farming robots to refill and return to work without an operator. region.com.au · www.theland.com.au · aboutregional.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The system has provided capacity gains of as much as 20 to 30 per cent. www.theland.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The system has led to significant decreases in chemical usage, particularly in spot spraying applications. www.theland.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The technology is manufactured in Toowoomba, Queensland. www.theland.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are approximately 50 AutoFill units currently in operation across Australia and the United States. www.theland.com.au