GUSS Automation Timeline

Events

• 2026-08-26 - Partnership - GUSS selects Ouster Rev8 OS0 for next-generation orchard fleet - The planned integration covers Orchard GUSS and Mini GUSS machines operating in orchards and vineyards. Rev 8 OS 0 adds dense 3 D depth and native-color sensing for dust, spray, vegetation and variable lighting. Ouster and GUSS described the integration as… - source: ouster.gcs-web.com
• 2025-08-27 - Acquisition - John Deere fully acquires GUSS Automation - GUSS retained its name, employees and Kingsburg manufacturing facility. Sales and service continued exclusively through John Deere dealers. The business had deployed more than 250 machines, accumulating 2.6 million sprayed acres and 500,000 autonomous hours. - source: gussag.com
• 2024-02-15 - Product Launch - GUSS unveils electric herbicide sprayer and Smart Apply upgrade - Electric GUSS used Kreisel batteries and chlorophyll-based weed detection for selective herbicide application. Australian orders for the electric sprayer were planned to open through selected dealers. Smart Apply was offered both factory-installed and as an… - source: deere.com.au
• 2022-04-21 - Partnership - GUSS Automation forms John Deere joint venture for high-value crops - The partnership focused on orchards, vineyards and other high-value crops. GUSS retained responsibility for developing its sprayer technology. John Deere brought its agricultural-equipment distribution and customer network. - source: marketscreener.com