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Research into robots for agriculture
One of the main challenges for European agriculture is the lack of and cost of labour. Automation and robotization can offer a solution for this. The new Robs4Crops project aims to further develop automation and robot technology and make it available to the average farmer.
Robs4Crops is a four-year project that started this year and is led by Wageningen University and Research in collaboration with consortium partners. A budget of €7,9 million has been made available by the European Union for the project.
Robotization and related technologies can bring about a major change in the agricultural sector. The use of advanced technology has enormous potential in terms of productivity, efficiency and sustainability. There is already a lot of interest in techniques for further automation, but there are still few practical robots available. With Robs4Crops new techniques are tested and developed to do repetitive and monotonous work. This makes the agricultural sector less dependent on the availability of labour. In addition, it can help reduce costs.
Testing in France, Greece, Spain and the Netherlands
The tests will take place under realistic conditions in France, Greece, Spain and the Netherlands. It draws on experience gained in the industry. It is examined how these techniques fit in with current agricultural practice, with existing machines and with current standards.
Jurphaas Lugtenburg
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