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A test stand with dimensions of 30000x8000 mm, with a centrally mounted, hydraulically lifted platform. The stand is used both in accredited tests based on standardised methods or in-house procedures and in non-accredited activities, including research and development work related to the design and testing of autonomous machinery. The stand is used, among other things, for measuring technical parameters, weights, pressure forces, and stability of machinery and equipment.

The experimental farm spans 145 hectares, featuring a variety of soil types ranging from 30 to 90 cm in depth, including moderately deep clay loam and shallow clay-limestone soils. With certifications in Organic Agriculture and High Environmental Value (HVE), the farm dedicates areas to various types of trials: 2 ha for environmental testing, 4.75 ha for organic fields, 5.32 ha for autonomous organic trials, and 7.08 ha for innovative organic trials.

72 ha of fields with various soil grades: III (25 ha), IV (37 ha), V (8 ha), and VI (2 ha). The fields can be used as a place for preparation for the test environment and in case of execution of physical testing, including establishing a particular plantation; tests on permanent green areas/ground paved with paving stones/sloped area/flat area; sowing with GPS; and collection of additional data from the drone—RGB, NDVI, thermo, crop photos, weather, etc.

The Rabanales Experimental Farm includes 30 hectares dedicated to research in fruit cultivation and crop nurseries, with an advanced irrigation system powered by photovoltaic energy. This system, remotely monitored via fibre optic connection, enables precise and efficient management of water and nutritional resources.

The "Rabanales Experimental Farm," located 7 kilometres east of Córdoba, Spain, spans 200 hectares and is a leading centre for agricultural research. The farm is equipped with advanced robotic machinery, including tractors with automatic guidance systems and robotic quads, designed for precision farming trials. Its irrigation infrastructure features AI-powered, solar-driven systems that adapt water and input distribution based on satellite data and soil analysis, ensuring efficient resource use.

The Gradiant test field spans over 20 hectares and is dedicated to conducting operational tests with autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs, etc.). Due to the extensive terrain available, the test field combines forest areas, fields, ponds, and even interactions with local flora and fauna. This multidisciplinary environment makes it ideal for addressing tests across multiple agricultural sectors. The area has acceptable connectivity through 4G, although Gradiant can provide its own 4G/5G station to enhance connectivity.

The test fields at the RISE Testbed for Digitalised Agriculture consist of five fields, each approximately 1 hectare in size, with a total area of 8 hectares. The fields and their collected data can be used to test products and services under real-world conditions with AI and autonomous vehicles for agriculture. Various crops are cultivated on these fields, and one field is designated as a bare ground area for testing autonomous agricultural machinery.

The main crop is silage maize and mash (26 hectares), followed by over 11 hectares of Medicago sativa; 11 hectares of Italian ryegrass and 4 hectares of triticale for silage are also sown on the farm. In this company, research is conducted to develop methods that allow the reduction of pesticides, the decrease in the use of fertilisers and herbicides, and the conservation of water and energy.

Additionally, there is a small herd of 16 Piedmontese cattle raised for meat. In this farm, there are also two advanced systems of robotic milking integrated with the online milk analysis system that allows continuous monitoring of parameters to assess the health status of the animal.

A specialised and equipped laboratory for conducting resistance tests on agricultural vehicle protection structures to ensure their effectiveness and durability under various environmental and stressful conditions.