Frequently Asked Questions

Its length is 4.20 m, its height is 1.80 m, and its width is 1.85 m without the bucket and 2 m with the bucket.

Yes, after analysing your needs and operations on-site, you will receive a personalized quote that includes installation costs and possible extras such as gate automation.

At present, we cannot estimate the lifespan of LOADIX, but we believe it to be 15 years or more if properly maintained. Obviously, the lifespan varies greatly depending on the workload.

You only need to set the recipes, materials, and quantities you want to move in the LOADIX Connect app and schedule these tasks in LOADIX’s calendar. No further intervention is usually required, except for maintenance approximately every 1500 hours.

LOADIX has a maximum speed of 7.2 km/h.

Yes, it is even preferable for LOADIX to move in reverse (to traverse the farmyard, sweep, or use a feeding bucket) because visibility is better.

LOADIX operates under standard weather conditions. In extreme cases, its capabilities may be affected.

Yes, LOADIX is designed to work both outdoors and indoors.

Not really. LOADIX is programmed according to specific trajectories, points of interest, and a charging point. Moving it to a new environment would require a complete reprogramming to be compatible with the new location.

Yes, but you will need a ManuRob technician to make any changes.

Yes, LOADIX operates on a local Wi-Fi network that is separate from the internet. This network allows only your PC server, phone, and LOADIX to communicate.

If you have an accurate map of your operation, a surveyor’s visit will not be necessary. However, if you do not have enough GPS points, the surveyor will need to revisit to complete the existing points.

You can define as many points of interest as you want.

If not already installed in the farm office, you will need to set up the electrical wiring to the Wi-Fi relays (provided) and to the central PC (provided). If necessary, you can install automatic opening devices for gates and doors. Additionally, you will need to bring three-phase wiring to the charging station and install the charger (provided).

Installation takes approximately 6 days on-site.

A team of ManuRob engineers will program LOADIX to operate in the specific environment of your farm. Additional tasks such as connecting LOADIX to a biogas server or automatic gates will also be carried out if necessary. After some final adjustments, LOADIX will be ready to work autonomously and will receive its instructions either via the central PC or through an app on your smartphone.

No, LOADIX only requires a stabilized surface. It does not need paved surfaces or rails.

As with the previous question, you won’t be sending LOADIX over the same muddy path multiple times a day or year. However, if a tractor has recently crossed the yard and left mud on the ground, LOADIX should be able to traverse it without difficulty.

Theoretically yes, but since LOADIX typically follows the same paths, it is not practical to let LOADIX cross the same pothole day after day. It’s not a problem if it takes a few days to repair the pothole. LOADIX can cross a pothole 10 cm deep at full speed (7.2 km/h).

LOADIX operates on slopes up to 30%. It can also manage small steps if necessary.

No, during installation, the team of technicians can automate doors and gates in contact with LOADIX to ensure the robot remains autonomous.

Public roads or hiking trails near the LOADIX work area automatically exclude automation. A yard divided by a public road will not be able to use a LOADIX unless the work area is limited to one side and kept away from the road. More generally, any area with potential public passage is unsuitable.

There is no connection between the internet and LOADIX, except for RTK correction if it has been chosen as an online connection. If the internet is not working or if bandwidth is low, it will have no effect on LOADIX.

No, unless you choose to grant ManuRob access to certain data, such as for preventive maintenance.

Currently, this is not possible.

LOADIX can be connected to certain biogas management systems.

No, there is no issue. The robot sees the material in front of it, so it won’t get lost if you handle material from the pile it was working with.

Yes, you don’t need to supervise it constantly, so you can leave. If there is a problem, LOADIX will stop working and alert you.

Yes and no. LOADIX won’t learn new tasks on its own. However, robotic engineers can program LOADIX to perform new tasks when the necessary expertise is available and regulations permit.

Yes, LOADIX has a manual mode that you can use for specific needs and control with a remote.

Missions are assigned via the LOADIX Connect app on your phone or PC.

The duration of a mission varies depending on the quantity of material to be handled and the length of the routes.

Theoretically, as many as you want. However, there will be a limit to the number of tasks LOADIX can physically complete in a 24-hour period.

LOADIX can handle any type of bulk organic material (manure, corn, wood chips, etc.).

You only need to set the recipes, materials, and quantities you want to move in the LOADIX Connect app and schedule these tasks in LOADIX’s calendar. No further intervention is usually required, except for maintenance approximately every 1500 hours.

LOADIX is designed for repetitive movement of bulk materials. It can handle tasks such as feeding the auger bowl of a biogas digester. We are working towards equipping LOADIX with a sweeper to clean the farmyard and potentially to deliver animal feed to a mixing bowl, collect it, and then distribute the mix to the animals.

No, LOADIX does not operate in fields. However, it can move on paths that are not necessarily paved.

Currently, this is only possible if they operate in distinct parts of the farm.

Yes, you decide how you want to receive them. You can get notifications, SMS, or emails. You can also disable these alerts if you prefer not to be disturbed.

No, the LOADIX system operates with the Wi-Fi network installed on your farm. Therefore, you need to be within the premises of your farm to schedule tasks for LOADIX.

The functions of LOADIX Connect have been deliberately limited to prevent illegal “takeover” of Loadix. The PC does not need to be connected to the internet and communicates with LOADIX via the farm’s Wi-Fi. This setup ensures LOADIX is fully secure as it is not connected to the outside world.

No, unless you choose to grant ManuRob access to certain data.

Yes, regulations require you to notify that an automatic robot is operating on your farm. This should be done through signage at the entrance and by informing visitors beforehand.

Yes, a range of sensors allows LOADIX to detect people, animals, machines, buildings, and other obstacles in its immediate environment. Any obstacle detection results in an immediate stop of the robot, with an emergency stop brake if necessary. If the obstacle moves out of the robot’s detection zone, it will automatically restart and continue its task.

Yes, at the end of the installation, the ManuRob team will train you on how to use Loadix and assist you with the initial setup of the LOADIX Connect app.

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Your authorized dealer will provide 24/7 support for your robot.

LOADIX requires few updates, and these can be performed remotely.

If an issue arises and you cannot resolve it, contact the support service. They can assist you remotely. If remote resolution is not possible, a technician from your dealer will visit your site.

It is important to follow maintenance guidelines (oil levels, lubrication, checking certain parts, etc.) to maximize LOADIX’s lifespan.

An electric motor powers the hydraulic system. When LOADIX moves or operates its arm, you will hear its electric motor, but the noise is not strong.

During its use, LOADIX emits no CO2.

Its length is 4.20 m, its height is 1.80 m, and its width is 1.85 m without the bucket and 2 m with the bucket.

LOADIX has a lifting arm that can attain 4.10 meters in height (to the bottom of the bucket) and can lift up to 2 tons.

Empty, LOADIX weighs 5 tons. When fully loaded, it can weigh up to 7 tons.