Key Takeaways
- Monarch has introduced MonarchOne, a commercially deployed AI platform designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in agriculture, construction, mining, and other off-highway sectors.
- The platform integrates embedded software, full-stack autonomy, energy management, and real-time data intelligence.
- MonarchOne enables scalable autonomy solutions, from advanced driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous operations.
- The technology builds on Monarch Tractor’s experience with its 100% electric, driver-optional, smart tractor, with over 100,000 commercial operating hours.
- OEM partners, including Ag Growth International (AGI), will preview MonarchOne at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois.
Monarch Introduces MonarchOne for Off-Highway Applications
Monarch, a company known for its intelligent off-highway systems and the maker of the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, has officially launched MonarchOne, an end-to-end AI platform for off-highway industries. The platform is intended to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles and automation solutions for OEMs in essential industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, and renewable energy.
Addressing Labor, Cost, and Safety Challenges
While autonomous technologies have advanced quickly in urban mobility, off-highway industries have lagged behind. Monarch said MonarchOne is designed to meet the urgent need for automation in sectors facing labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing safety demands.
“MonarchOne is about democratizing AI for the hard-working industries that keep the world functioning; those known for dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks,” said Praveen Penmetsa, CEO of Monarch. “For the first time, OEMs can accelerate their development and unlock scalable autonomy through applications like Autodrive and Row Follow, intelligence, and energy efficiency across every class of off-highway vehicles and equipment.”
Features of MonarchOne
MonarchOne offers OEMs a modular, customizable system that integrates into brand-specific strategies. Key capabilities include:
- AI models powered by extensive off-highway vehicle data.
- Vision-based autonomy, ADAS, and operations management tools.
- Embedded on-vehicle operating system for real-time control and safety.
- Over-the-air software updates for continuous performance improvements.
- Reference hardware kit and modular building blocks for easier integration.
- Mobile and web tools for analytics, visibility, and control.
Manufacturers can adopt MonarchOne as a full-stack solution or implement selected features to fit their product roadmaps.
Proven in Real-World Operations
MonarchOne leverages the same technology that powers Monarch Tractor’s electric, driver-optional smart tractor, which has logged over 100,000 commercial hours across varied conditions. The accumulated data provides a foundation for machine learning models tailored to the unstructured environments typical of off-highway industries.
Penmetsa noted that Monarch’s evolution from tractors to a software platform reflects the company’s role in enabling automation “through physical AI.”
Partnerships and Next Steps
Monarch is working with OEM partners, including Ag Growth International (AGI), to accelerate adoption of connected, automated equipment. The company will showcase MonarchOne at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, from August 26–28, 2025.
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