JLT Mobile Computers, one of the leading developers and manufacturers of reliable computers suitable for use in demanding environments has released news that they have entered into a partnership with Machinefabriek Steketee B.V.. The company is using JLT VERSO™+ 10 rugged computers as a part of integrating the Smart Farming solutions for precision agriculture. Steketee is one of the leading developers of high-tech weeding and soil cultivation machines that are used by arable farmers and horticulturists around the world.

Making the most of their extensive experience in the agriculture industry, Steketee has developed an innovative Smart Farming solution that has been able to increase the efficiency of farmers and use the latest IT solutions in order to improve crop yields. The IC-Light hoeing solution that has been developed by Steketee uses high definition integrated camera that is able to detect crops in a field and then render a digital image that can be used by the farmer to detect cultivated crops and enable the hoeing machine to be aligned with outstanding accuracy. The digital image can also be used to measure green surfaces as well as capture any discolourations as well as counting the crops. By integrating this IC-Light solution with the Verso+ 10 computer created by JLT Mobile Computers will deliver an exceptional level of reliability and high computing performance for the user.

The versatile rugged Verso+ 10 computer used by the farming technology solutions has been designed to withstand significant temperature changes as well as severe vibrations and bright sunlight. The rugged computers are also IP65 dust and waterproof, which makes them ideal for use in the agriculture industry. With use of the latest JLT PowerTouch™ display technology, the VERSO+ 10 computer has a user friendly experience that can be compared to modern consumer market devices and can be used with gloved and ungloved hands for extra efficiency.