Catalogue of Services

Evaluation of ethical aspects in agrifood technology design and development

Universitat de Lleida

Location

Remote

Spain

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

We offer a specialised service to companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that develop AI- and robotics-based products and services for the agri-food sector. Our service supports these companies in integrating ethical considerations throughout the design and development process of their AI- or robotics-based products and services. By utilising Value Sensitive Design (VSD) methods, we ensure that human values such as sustainability, fairness, transparency, and privacy are incorporated into technological solutions from the outset. Through stakeholder analysis, participatory design, value scenarios, and ethical reflection, we guide companies in creating responsible, innovative technologies that align with societal needs and ethical standards.

Evaluation of readiness for testing

Research Institutes of Sweden

Location

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Many actors may need guidance throughout the testing process, requiring support and coaching to become test-ready and purchase a TEF testing service. This service is designed to help customers navigate each step with ease, offering clear and straightforward guidance to ensure readiness. With expert support, customers can confidently move forward, knowing they're well-prepared for testing. The goal is to make the process smooth and easy to understand, allowing customers to focus on their core activities while testing is efficiently handled.

Evaluation of readiness for testing

Research Institutes of Sweden

Location

At user's premises

Remote

Sweden

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Customers are often unaware of the best way to conduct testing and may require support and coaching to reach a state of test-readiness and proceed to purchase a testing service from TEF. 
Service S00248 is designed to help customers understand and navigate the various steps involved in testing. The service offers clear and straightforward guidance to ensure customers are fully prepared for testing. By collaborating with RISE experts, customers can be confident that they are receiving the appropriate advice to achieve their goals. 
The aim of the service is to make the testing process more accessible and understandable, allowing customers to focus on their core activities.
 

Evaluation of results of physical testing

Politecnico di Milano

Location

Italy

Remote

Arable farming

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Tree Crops

Viticulture

This service performs the crucial step that follows the execution of physical experimentation, i.e., evaluation of the performance of the system under test. This activity requires the application of suitable performance metrics to specific test data collected during the tests and then interpreting the results in view of the features of the system and the experimental setting. Depending on the specific use case, performance metrics can involve pure computer processing, human expertise by agronomists, or a combination of both. Application of performance metrics may include the development of custom software to extract the necessary information from experimental data and/or to apply suitable processing to the information. If the performance metrics require the data to be subjected to some form of pre-processing, Service S00115 may be leveraged to prepare the data. Besides the object of this service (i.e., evaluation of results), AgrifoodTEF can, on request, support the customer along any other aspect and phase of the physical experimentation pipeline. For instance, for the design of the environment and protocol for the test, the customer can leverage services S00106 and S00107. Preparation of the test environment can be done either by the customer or by AgrifoodTEF via service S00110; in both cases, assistance in interconnecting the system under test with AgrifoodTEF’s test infrastructure is available via service S00111. Finally, data collection during the test can, if needed, be provided by AgrifoodTEF via service S00113.

Evaluation of the framework and internal functioning of virtual assistants

University of Cordoba

Location

Remote

Spain

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Technical evaluation of frameworks developed for the creation of virtual assistants, focusing on elements such as the underlying architecture, natural language processing methods, and interactions with databases. Tests will include measuring response times, the ability to handle simultaneous queries, and overall system efficiency. Potential security vulnerabilities will also be identified, with recommendations proposed to strengthen data protection.

Execution of AI testing

GRADIANT

Location

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

The execution AI testing service takes your existing test definitions and handles their execution within our specialized testing infrastructure. We manage the intricate setup process required for each test scenario, ensuring all parameters and conditions are precisely configured to match your requirements. Furthermore, we also offer a test scenario design service that can be executed prior to this service (see related services). Our expert team oversees the complete testing cycle, from initial environment preparation through result collection. After test completion, you receive a detailed report documenting all test outcomes, observations, and relevant measurements. This service is particularly valuable for sophisticated testing needs that demand careful setup and expert knowledge. We understand that certain test scenarios require nuanced configuration and specialised expertise. Our service bridges this gap by providing both the necessary infrastructure and professional oversight to ensure your tests are executed accurately and yield reliable results. The comprehensive reports we deliver enable you to make informed decisions based on thorough test data.

Execution of digital testing

Politecnico di Milano

Location

Italy

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

This service assists customers in executing digital tests using agrifoodTEF’s digital infrastructure. Tests can either be defined by the customer or designed through agrifoodTEF services (e.g., S00176, S00177, S00178). If specific activities are required to properly interface the system under test with the digital infrastructure, these can be handled by either the customer or agrifoodTEF (via Service S00180).

Support provided by this service includes general assistance during the test execution phase, such as monitoring to ensure compliance with the testing protocol or offering immediate help in identifying and resolving issues. Additionally, the service provides technical support during the test execution of the system under test, including ensuring that all necessary processes are correctly configured and running, as well as helping the customer address any unforeseen challenges that may arise when complex digital systems interact.

Finally, through this service, agrifoodTEF manages the technical infrastructure for test execution, ensuring smooth data exchange between the system under test and the agrifoodTEF infrastructure, and verifying that all testing requirements—potentially identified during the desk assessment phase (Service S00179)—are met during the actual test runs.

Expand training datasets by using synthetic data based on existing datasets

Research Institutes of Sweden

Location

Remote

Sweden

Arable farming

Food processing

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

This service can, together with the company, expand training datasets with synthetic data. If required or appropriate, methodology and expanded data sets will also be a part of the service. By deploying synthetic data, companies can overcome some of the limitations of their existing datasets, leading to improved model performance, reduced costs, and enhanced operational efficiency. The service empowers businesses to innovate and adapt in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Functional safety testing of machines

Lukasiewicz - Poznanski Instytut Technologiczny

Location

Austria

Poland

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Within the framework of this service, we offer the possibility of carrying out functional safety tests of objects in the form of, for example, autonomous vehicles, robots, machines, agricultural equipment and components, etc. The service provides opportunities to test these devices with measurements of their mechanical, physical, acoustic, electrical parameters and electromagnetic compatibility to assess the overall safety of the user of the tested vehicles, machines, equipment and components for agriculture, horticulture, forestry and food. Verification of the tested parameters is based on the requirements of standards and directives declared by the manufacturer as compatible with its product and general normative safety regulations. Initial evaluation of an object is carried out based on its provided design documentation and/or measurements made on a prototype based on harmonized and non-harmonized standards with relevant EU and sector regulations. In the case of autonomous vehicles, we also offer tests of the correctness of response and operation of safety devices built into their structures in standardized cases of hazardous situations. The results obtained can be used in the further process of product labelling, declaration of conformity to place the CE mark on the device.

Lab gold-standard evaluation

University of Cordoba

Location

Remote

Spain

Food processing

This service provides a lab-based evaluation for AI classification models, contrasting their results with a gold-standard analysis to assess accuracy and reliability. Focused on applications in food processing, such as beekeeping and pollen counting, this service ensures that AI models meet high standards of precision, which is essential for fields requiring validated data accuracy.

Labelling and Data Augmentation Framework Support

Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek

Location

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

This service provides essential support for creating a robust framework to label, store, and manage data effectively for AI training purposes. Proper labelling is crucial, as deep learning models rely on consistent, high-quality data to detect complex patterns. Within this service, we do not label data ourselves but rather offer training guidelines to ensure that data is labelled accurately and consistently across large datasets. Please refer to other services if you wish for your data to be labelled by us. In addition, we help set up the necessary digital infrastructure for storing and maintaining this data. Our support streamlines the labelling and data augmentation process, laying the foundation for successful AI development in applications such as crop monitoring, pest detection, and yield prediction in the agri-food sector.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Agriculture Robots

Danish Technological Institute

Location

At user's premises

Denmark

Remote

Arable farming

Food processing

Greenhouse

Horticulture

Livestock farming

Tree Crops

Viticulture

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Agriculture Robots is a comprehensive evaluation method that assesses environmental impacts at every stage of a robot’s lifecycle—starting from raw material extraction, manufacturing, utilization, and ending with disposal or recycling. This service provides valuable insights into energy consumption, waste generation, and other environmental factors, helping customers identify key areas for improvement. By promoting sustainability and eco-efficiency, LCA supports decision-making for reducing ecological footprints and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards such as Frugal AI requirements. The service is tailored to meet diverse customer needs, enabling them to understand and optimize the environmental performance of their robotic technologies.