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Advancing the agricultural sector into a sustainable digital age

The agricultural sector plays a key role in transitioning to more sustainable practices and technologies as well as in advancing developments in artificial intelligence and automation. The EU-funded AgRibot project will develop a range of solutions using extended reality technologies to improve working conditions, reduce the environmental footprint and address workforce shortages in the agricultural sector, all while maintaining competitiveness and advancing sustainability efforts. The project will also support strategic initiatives such as the Common Agricultural Policy post-2022 and the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, whilst promoting the adoption of essential digital technologies.

Objectives

AgRibot aims to revolutionise agriculture by developing and deploying cutting-edge robotics and AR/XR technologies that are both practical and scalable. The project seeks to improve working conditions in farming by reducing manual labour and exposure to chemicals, while also helping to address the growing labour shortage across the sector. By enabling precise applications of inputs like fertilisers and pesticides, AgRibot will reduce the environmental impact of agricultural practices and contribute to more sustainable and climate-smart farming systems. At its core, the project strives to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of European agriculture, in full alignment with the EU’s Farm-to-Fork Strategy, the reformed Common Agricultural Policy, and the Digital Transition objectives. Through inclusive innovation, AgRibot supports a fairer agricultural model that works for farmers, workers, and the environment.

Activities

AgRibot brings together researchers, farmers, engineers, and advisors to co-design and test a new generation of adaptable agricultural robots tailored to European farming conditions. AgRibot will conduct pilot tests of six robotics technologies across Europe, including: