Overview
Eco Clipper, a Dutch manufacturer of electric mowing systems, joined forces with Thorsen Teknik and AgriRobot to develop an autonomous mowing solution. Seeking expertise in functional safety, the companies have been supported by agrifoodTEF Swedish Node. This collaboration ensured that the autonomous Eco Clipper robot met strict safety requirements while improving operational efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.
About the customer’s need
The demand for autonomous agricultural solutions is rising due to challenges such as labour shortages, rising fuel costs, and the need for sustainable practices. Farmers require reliable, safe, and efficient autonomous machines that reduce labour dependency while maintaining high performance. However, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and integrating advanced obstacle detection and geofencing features is complex. Eco Clipper needed a structured approach to functional safety and risk analysis to deploy its autonomous mower.
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About the service
agrifoodTEF, through RISE, provided safety expertise, helping Eco Clipper, AgriRobot, and Thorsen Teknik navigate regulatory requirements and functional safety challenges. The service included risk assessments, defining safety functions, and ensuring compliance with key agricultural safety standards such as EN ISO 12100 and EN ISO 25119. The partnership enabled the integration of advanced AI-driven safety features, such as obstacle detection and geofencing, ensuring the autonomous mower operates safely in different, dynamic environments.
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Impact
The collaboration resulted in a highly efficient, autonomous mowing solution with enhanced safety features. The Eco Clipper robot can mow up to 7 hectares per hour with optimised energy consumption, including the potential for solar charging. Compliance with functional safety standards ensures that the robot operates securely, reducing risks. This solution leads the way for wider adoption of AI-driven automation in agriculture.
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