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INRIA has access to a 100 m x 100 m reconfigurable outdoor facility located at AzurArena in Antibes, ideal for conducting experiments involving Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Autonomous Ground Robots (AGRs), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The site can be equipped with a 4G/5G communication network, enabling real-time connectivity and coordination across multiple robotic platforms. Its open and adaptable layout makes it suitable for both individual and collaborative autonomous system testing.

NEF is a multidomain scientific experimentation platform at INRIA, designed to support high-performance computation, storage, and visualisation for advanced research applications. It is built on a heterogeneous parallel computing architecture, combining multiple generations of high-performance servers into a cluster-based system. The platform features high-speed network interconnects and large-capacity storage and is directly connected to the Inria Sophia interactive visualisation platform, enabling seamless data processing and graphical analysis.

At INRIA, the private parking facility spans an area of 85 meters by 13 meters and is naturally enclosed by plants and trees, creating a semi-structured, forest-like environment. This makes it an ideal outdoor space for conducting development, testing, and validation experiments with Autonomous Ground Robots (AGRs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Its dynamic setting bridges the gap between controlled indoor testing and fully unstructured field environments, allowing for safe and effective experimentation under realistic outdoor conditions.

At ACENTAURI, we host a dedicated indoor UAV Arena measuring 5 meters x 6 meters x 7 meters, specifically designed for the development, testing, and demonstration of mobility algorithms for both Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Autonomous Ground Robots (AGRs). This facility offers a controlled and customisable indoor environment, making it ideal for preliminary experimentation and fine-tuning of robotics systems before deployment in real-world conditions.

This facility is a movable laboratory specifically designed to meet the requirements for providing Agrifood-TEF services. The Mobile Living Laboratory (MLL) is equipped with essential infrastructure such as power generators, ground (AGR) and aerial (UAV) robots, computing units, and a robust communication system supporting LAN, WiFi, and 4G/5G connectivity. It is tailored for testing, monitoring, and experimental activities and also includes basic living and working amenities to support up to three engineers during field operations.

Private 5G networks compliant with the 3800-4200 MHz frequency management. The equipment also includes a system (Amarisoft 5G system) that allows you to launch your own 5G network anywhere and test communication.

PSNC provides the scientific community with access to world-class IT infrastructure. As the operator of the national PIONIER network, we provide fast and secure access to the Internet and network services at the international, national, and local levels. As a supercomputing centre, we offer a wide range of computing services and access to virtual servers and cloud services while allowing for fast and scalable data management.

The GNSS laboratory allows the use of a GNSS simulator, which produces a comprehensive range of emulated RF signals with industry-leading flexibility, fidelity, performance, and reliability. It covers a full set of known constellations like GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, and SBAS.

The laboratory uses state-of-the-art testing platforms to simulate mechanical shocks, vibrations, drops, compressions, and and temperature and humidity variations, as well as multi-axis movement sequences. These simulations are based on real-world transport profiles and international testing standards (such as ISTA, ASTM, and ISO). Beyond standard compliance, the laboratory enables custom testing campaigns tailored to specific logistics environments, including last-mile delivery, air or sea freight, or agro-food cold chains.

The laboratory offers a wide range of ageing simulations, including thermal, mechanical, chemical, and climatic stresses, to replicate real-life or extreme use conditions. These tests are designed to evaluate material durability, detect failure mechanisms, and support predictive maintenance strategies. Our infrastructure supports both standardised testing protocols and tailor-made test campaigns, adapted to specific use cases or industrial environments.