Experimentation Robotics Crop production

RISE and AstaZero partner with companies to customise AI and robotics solutions for the agricultural sector, offering services that are tailored to meet each company's unique needs.

Interested in this service? Contact us at agrifoodtef@ri.se

Overview

RISE and AstaZero provide customised experiments focused on robotic and AI solutions for agriculture, tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Our service is flexible, ensuring that we effectively address your unique requirements and challenges.

Our team works closely with your organisation, leveraging the combined expertise and resources of RISE and AstaZero. From the initial consultation through to final implementation, we collaborate to develop and refine innovative solutions that boost efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in agricultural practices.

The service includes comprehensive assessments, personalised recommendations, and ongoing improvements based on real-world testing and feedback. Whether you need advanced robotics for automated harvesting, AI-driven analytics for crop monitoring, or integrated systems for precision farming, our solutions are crafted to deliver concrete results.

By opting for our service, you gain access to cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team committed to enhancing your agricultural operations. Discover the advantages of tailored robotic and AI solutions designed to elevate your business to new heights.

More about the service

Discover more about our service, including how it can benefit you, the delivery process, and the options for customisation tailored to your specific needs!

RISE and AstaZero’s “Experimentation Robotics Crop Production” service addresses key challenges in agricultural operations by boosting efficiency and productivity. This service tackles issues related to manual labor, data management, and operational inefficiencies.

Before the Service: Customers often struggle with labor-intensive tasks, cumbersome data handling, and ineffective crop management.

After the Service: Customers receive in-depth assessments and tailored recommendations that facilitate the automation of routine tasks, enhance data processing, and optimise crop production. For instance, a customer utilising robotic harvesters will gain valuable insights into performance metrics, such as error rates and operational efficiency under various conditions, leading to improved workflows and streamlined operations for enhanced productivity.

Additionally, we can connect you with other TEF services, including product validation, industry partnerships, and scaling support, to further enhance your success in the agricultural market.

Logistics: the agrifoodTEF project offers the following facilities and support for the company:
- Open soil for tillage and navigation testing.
- Grass-covered land for test driving and navigation tests.
- Soil preparation.
- Personell assistance for experimentation.
- A control room with a view of the test field, connectivity, and electricity.
- Opportunities for the company to demonstrate their agricultural robot to visitors at the RISE testbed.

Delivery Period: The service is available during the growing season

Duration: The service execution spans several weeks, depending on the complexity of the tests.

Location: The service is executed at the RISE testbed, located in Uppsala.

Customer Requirements: The company must provide access to their agricultural robot/platform and any relevant data or resources needed for the tests.
- The company’s personnel will be responsible for following any rules and instructions provided by RISE.
- A PM on test setup and work environment considerations must be prepared and approved before starting the tests.

Deliverables:
- Output: The company will receive a summary report detailing the tests conducted and the benefits of the service. Results will also be presented in a final review meeting.
- agrifoodTEF/RISE can showcase the testbed and the robot/platform to visitors.

The assessment journey begins with a collaborative meeting, where the customer engages in discussions with a technical team from agrifoodTEF, which includes specialised experts from RISE or AstaZero. A representative from the customer’s team will also be present to help guide the process.
Location
Sweden
Type of Sector
Arable farming
Type of service
Desk assessment
Performance evaluation
Test execution
Accepted type of products
Design / Documentation
Physical system
Software or AI model