"We have developed an innovative solution for remote driving and teleoperation in agricultural environments that increases the safety and efficiency of operations"
This technology not only increases the safety and efficiency of operations, but also minimises risks in dangerous terrain or adverse weather conditions
TECNALIA has developed a pioneering technological solution for automation and teleoperation in agricultural environments. This technology not only increases the safety and efficiency of operations, but also minimises risks in dangerous terrain or adverse weather conditions. It can also help to mitigate the serious problem of labour shortages in the sector.
The agricultural sector faces significant challenges which affect its productivity and sustainability. Lack of skilled labour and scarcity of natural resources, exacerbated by climate change, are critical problems that require innovative solutions.
Own technology
Although the technology is applicable to a variety of agricultural operations, it has been demonstrated on a mobile platform with an articulated arm.
- This demonstrator enables the technology to be validated in situations requiring soil moisture measurements in orchards or greenhouses, operating both from a portable interface and from a fixed remote operations centre.
- The versatility of this solution enables it to be adapted to other applications and levels of autonomy according to customer needs, such as orchard and greenhouse inspection and maintenance, pesticide propagation and security.
Various benefits
Remote driving can be a great help to the agricultural sector, increasing safety and efficiency through remote operation of machinery. This not only reduces risks in dangerous terrain or adverse weather conditions, but also lowers the sector’s barrier to entry, even enabling workers with disabilities to join the sector.
In this way, significant economic and technological impact is generated, helping to address labour shortages in the agricultural sector.
