Digital Twin Modeling of a Highly Automated Agricultural Tractor

Abstract:In efforts to increase research efficiency and availability, a digital twin of our research tractor (AMX G-trac) is created, focusing especially on the CAN communication for data reading and actuation command following the ISOBUS protocol. Mevea Simulation Software is utilized as the foundation, providing the kinematic model and visuals, while Python is used to read and write CAN messages over a Kvaser CanKing virtual CAN channel. Various performance tests involving straight line and turning behavior are performed in both the digital twin simulation and in the real world to measure similarity. Results indicate that the Mevea model behaves very comparable in its lateral dynamics, often within 5-10 percent, but requires better data to fully capture the longitudinal aspects like acceleration. The final model described in this paper sets the table for a second iteration to include more tractor functions such as hydraulics and tractor-implement dynamics.

Other Computer Science (cs.OH); Robotics (cs.RO); Systems and Control (eess.SY)

arXiv:2607.19912 [cs.OH]

(or arXiv:2607.19912v1 [cs.OH] for this version)

https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2607.19912 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration)

Technical University of Munich. 2026. ISBN 978-3-911430-17-3. https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1858858

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