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Dr Mikhail Kostkin: Reinventing Safety in High-Stakes Work with Autonomous Innovations
“If people are brave enough to take on the world’s toughest jobs, they deserve technology brave enough to stand with them.”
Open article ↗PEK AUTOMOTIVE – AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES BUILT FOR THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST JOBS
PeK Automotive develops innovative low-voltage autonomous electric vehicles for agriculture, rescue, and defence. Their customizable electric vehicles are known for cost-effective production and operation, environmentally friendly features, and innovative design.
Open article ↗Robot, ki prihaja iz Logatca: nadomesti osem delavcev, uporaben tudi za vojsko
Logaško podjetje PeK Automotive se vse bolj uveljavlja kot inovativen akter na področju kmetijske robotike v Evropi.
Open article ↗Innovators Hope Nato’s Diana Scheme Will Open Doors
PeK Automotive Defence has been accepted into the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme, joining an international group of 150 companies chosen among 3,600 registered innovators.
Open article ↗Tri slovenska podjetja dobila mesto v Natovem pospeševalniku inovacij
Na letošnjem razpisu za Natov pospeševalnik obrambnih inovacij DIANA so se med 150 izbranimi podjetji znašla tudi tri slovenska podjetja.
Open article ↗Leading the Future: The Visionary CEO to Watch in 2025
One of the sectors that has always fallen behind in a world where industries are scrambling to embrace advanced technologies is agriculture.
Open article ↗Dr. Mikhail Kostkin: Engineering Tomorrow’s Autonomous Future
One of the sectors that has always fallen behind in a world where industries are scrambling to embrace advanced technologies is agriculture.
Open article ↗Skrita kriza visokotehnološkega razvoja: zakaj podjetja gradijo podobo in ne izdelkov
Na papirju se pot razvoja v večini tehnoloških podjetij zdi preprosta, vendar praksa pokaže veliko globlje razvojne in organizacijske izzive.
Open article ↗Slovenci napravili robota za poljoprivredu (slo)
Uroš Davidović v oddaji “Better Land” predstavlja avtonomnega električnega robota Slopehelper za delo v vinogradih in sadovnjakih.
Open article ↗People and the earth on TV Slovenia (SLO)
Ljudje in Zemlja, a regular TV show on RTV Slovenia, presents the Slopehelper and its development, functionality, and field testing.
Open article ↗Robotraktorji tudi pri nas \ Robotraktors are here SLOVENSKE NOVICE (SLO)
The Slovenian autonomous vehicle Slopehelper is being developed by PeK Automotive and brings together the knowledge of experts from several European countries.
Open article ↗Roboti v kmetijstvu \ Robots in agriculture (SLO)
Tomaž Poje gives a short review of today’s robots for vineyards and orchards, including the autonomous electric Slopehelper.
Open article ↗Po avtomobilih brez voznika prihaja traktor brez traktorista / After driverless cars comes a tractor without a driver (SLO)
Petra Šubic from Slovenske novice explores the possibilities of Slopehelper in a vineyard and its autonomous operation with front and rear implements.
Open article ↗Avtonomia v vinogradu \ Autonomy in vineyards Slovenske novice (SLO)
The Slopehelper system is based on artificial intelligence and algorithms that recognize and adapt to new situations in vineyards.
Open article ↗Slopehelper – autonomous vehicle for vineyards (SLO)
PeK Automotive develops and tests the electric autonomous vehicle Slopehelper for viticulture and fruit growing.
Open article ↗The autonomous era (ES)
Slovenian manufacturer PeK Automotive designed an autonomous system capable of carrying out a wide range of functions in orchards and vineyards.
Open article ↗An agricultural robot Slopehelper challenges steep vineyards and orchards
Michael Barker examines the ability of Slopehelper to work on slopes and flat plantations with its self-stabilizing platform and caterpillar drive.
Open article ↗Slopehelper agricultural robot tends to steep vineyards
Ben Coxworth explores the basic features of the autonomous agricultural system Slopehelper, including its tracked drive and specialized tools.
Open article ↗Slovenian Startup Applies Robotics And AI To Agriculture
Michael Barker presents Slopehelper as an example of the digital farming revolution for orchards and vineyards.
Open article ↗Slopehelper robot to work year-round in vineyards
The autonomous robotic system Slopehelper joins the Future Farming catalog of field and harvest robots for year-round work.
Open article ↗An agricultural robot Slopehelper challenges steep vineyards and orchards – Fruit Growers News (EN)
Michael Barker examines the Slopehelper’s ability to work on slopes and flat plantations with a self-stabilizing cargo platform and caterpillar drive.
Open article ↗Slopehelper trattore e robot, autonomo ed elettrico (IT)
Gian Basilio Nieddu reviews the autonomous electric system Slopehelper for the Italian electric-vehicle publication Vaielettrico.
Open article ↗Slopehelper: how driverless tractors change approaches to agriculture (DE)
New technology is fundamentally changing agriculture, and agricultural robots offer one answer to labor shortages and food-production challenges.
Open article ↗The robots are coming, whether you like it or not (DE)
The German magazine Eilbote writes about modern agricultural robotics and Slopehelper’s work on steep slopes.
Open article ↗A detailed interview with Pek Automotive’s CEO/CTO Mikhail Kostkin is published in “Glas Gospodarstva” (SLO)
Dr. Kostkin discusses relocating to Slovenia and the current and future operational features of Slopehelper.
Open article ↗At High-Tech Wineries, Robots Prune Vines and Precision Sensors Analyze Disease (EN)
Jacopo Mazzeo compares intelligent robots and sensing technologies that support modern vineyard operations.
Open article ↗Digikmetijstvo \ Digital Agriculture – Slovenske Novice (SLO)
Tomaž Poje reviews an event at the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia where Slopehelper was demonstrated to the public.
Open article ↗Unique Challenges in Low-Voltage Caterpillar Drive Vehicles
The article examines technological challenges related to electric caterpillar drive systems for plantation vehicles.
Open article ↗Safety operation of autonomous agricultural vehicles in vineyards and orchards, M. Kostkin, PhD (EN)
Prepared for the ISTVS conference, the article presents an approach to safety in autonomous agricultural vehicle development.
Open article ↗The Wealth of the Land on Net TV Slovenia (SLO)
The TV show reviews a Slopehelper presentation to members of the Association of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Slovenia.
Open article ↗People and the Earth, TV Slovenia 00:26:14 – 00:28:19 (SLO)
Ljudje in Zemlja presents the Slopehelper during a segment focused on the future of fruit growing.
Open article ↗Interview of Mikhail Kostkin on Slovenian Radio 1 00:08:27 – 00:10:41 (SLO)
Mikhail Kostkin discusses Slopehelper during the “Agriculture of the Future” event organized by the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia.
Open article ↗Demonstration of the machines of the new age for viticulture OKO (SLO)
The local newspaper OKO reports on a demonstration of modern mechanization solutions for vineyards in Slovenia.
Open article ↗Slopehelper is the Multipurpose Solution the Farming Industry Needs Now
GOFAR presents Slopehelper as a full-cycle agricultural robotic system for autonomous year-round operations.
Open article ↗‘Slopehelper’ robot ready to help out in vineyards and orchards (EN)
A review of the autonomous robotic system that performs routine vineyard and orchard operations throughout the year.
Open article ↗From subs to vineyard robots
Chris Boiling shares impressions after visiting an open-air Slopehelper demonstration in the vineyards of Radgonske Gorice.
Open article ↗Technology in the agricultural sector, a revolutionary scope (IT)
Milano Today and Trento Today write about the connection between advanced technology and agriculture created by Slopehelper.
Open article ↗Peker Holding, 2022’de yatırıma 4 koldan devam edecek (TR)
Hasan Peker shares his view of Peker Holding’s results and future investment plans.
Open article ↗Il trattore a guida autonoma Slopehelper ottimizza tempi e costi del ciclo produttivo in agricoltura (IT)
Agricultura.it presents Slopehelper and its financial and operational advantages for agricultural production.
Open article ↗Prebežal iz Rusije in izumil traktor brez šoferja (SLO)
Slovenske Novice writes about Mikhail Kostkin, his path to Slovenia, and the development of the Slopehelper system.
Open article ↗Slopehelper der perfekte Hilfsroboter (DE)
Südtiroler Landwirt published an article about Slopehelper in a special edition dedicated to apple growing.
Open article ↗Slovenska kronika, TV Slovenia (SLO)
Slovenska kronika presents the Slopehelper to viewers on RTV Slovenia.
Open article ↗Slovenska kronika, TV Slovenia (SLO)
The programme covers the official signing of a cooperation agreement between the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia and PeK Automotive.
Open article ↗FIRA open day 2022
Presentation of the autonomous agricultural system in the fields of the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia for FIRA 2022.
Open article ↗KMETOVALEC No. 7 (SLO)
Slopehelper was presented to the professional public in Maribor during a regional event organized by agricultural and forestry institutions.
Open article ↗Agra 2022 nagrade Slovenske novice (SLO)
Slopehelper was recognized by international experts as an innovative robot for vineyards and orchards and received a golden AGRA award.
Open article ↗Japan – Slovenian delegation conference: Agro robots – ZSPM (SLO)
The Association of Slovenian Rural Youth organized an international exchange focused on robotics in agriculture and presented Slopehelper.
Open article ↗Regijska Razvojna Agencija Rod about Slopehelper (SLO)
The regional development agency prepared an article about the Slopehelper sprayer and its presentation in Vipavska Dolina.
Open article ↗SlopeHelper has been featured in the prestigious newspaper Il Corriere Vincolo (IT)
Vigneto Futuro writes about the Slopehelper system and its financial and performance advantages.
Open article ↗Pek Automotive and Briggs & Stratton signed partnership contract
PeK Automotive announces its partnership with Briggs & Stratton as an official technical partner.
Open article ↗Day of Mechanization for orchards and vineyards (SLO)
PeK Automotive took part in the Day of Mechanization for orchards and vineyards at the Biotechnical School Maribor.
Open article ↗Slopehelper sistema robotizzato polivalente (IT)
MAD Macchine Agricole Domani writes about the autonomous robotic agricultural system Slopehelper.
Open article ↗Slopehelper and Agilehelper have been featured in French Agricultural magazine following FIRA 2024
Dossier Robotique writes about agricultural robots as practical allies in modern farming.
Open article ↗Grand Opening Day of Pek Automotive Facility in Logatec
Slovenske Novice reports on the grand opening of the PeK Automotive production facility.
Open article ↗Slopehelper and Agilehelper have been featured in Slovene magazine Slovenske Novice
Slovenske Novice writes about agricultural robots for vineyards and orchards.
Open article ↗Opening Day Ceremony of Pek Automotive Facility in Logatec
The Slovenian Press Agency reports on the grand opening of the PeK Automotive facility.
Open article ↗Pek Automotive Facility’s Grand Opening Day in Logatec
The Slovenia Times reports on PeK Automotive’s new production facility in Logatec.
Open article ↗Industrijska revolucija v kmetijstvu: SlopeHelper in AgileHelper
Finance magazine presents Slopehelper and Agilehelper as examples of the fifth industrial revolution in agriculture.
Open article ↗Robot agricolo polivalente
Slopehelper is presented as a versatile agricultural robot that changes work in vineyards and orchards.
Open article ↗Buying guide of Pek Automotive, special-purpose electrical vehicles
PeK Automotive and its special-purpose electric vehicles are featured in Easy Engineering Magazine.
Open article ↗(INTERVJU) Oleg Gordiushenkov: Kultura inovacij kot gonilo razvoja
Glavna prednost naše tehnologije je, da zmanjšuje stroške strank in rešuje svetovni problem pomanjkanja delovne sile.
Open article ↗Mikhail Kostkin, direktor PeK Automotive: Sledimo transformaciji družbe, ne spreminjamo je
Podjetje s svojimi rešitvami robotizacije za agrikulturni sektor naslavlja tudi segment delovne sile, ki je že primanjkuje.
Open article ↗World Fira 2025, le macchine agricole autonome più versatili in campo
AgroNotizie selected five of the most promising autonomous agricultural machines demonstrated at World FIRA 2025.
Open article ↗Robotica agricola in campo al World Fira 2025
World FIRA 2025 presents the growing potential of agricultural robotics through field demonstrations and conferences.
Open article ↗Slopehelper rivoluziona la raccolta di mele e arance senza manodopera
PeK Automotive expands the Slopehelper attachment range with an autonomous Fruit Picker for apples and citrus fruit.
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