The project will establish the UK Agri-RoboticsRegulatory Network (ARRNet) which focuses on unique challenges of the agri-robotics sector: in-field, outdoor settings with unpredictable and uncontrollablefactors (e.g. weather and terrain) and a diverse cross-section of autonomy levels,spanning teleoperated and fully autonomous field robots. This network willbecome a trusted partner to regulators, policymakers, researchers and industry(from robotics developers to farmer end-users), delivering evidence to supportprogressive regulation, building cohesion to develop and champion industrystandards, and supporting businesses through demonstration of regulatorycompliance testing and training accreditation.
The project will establish the UK Agri-RoboticsRegulatory Network (ARRNet) which focuses on unique challenges of the agri-robotics sector: in-field, outdoor settings with unpredictable and uncontrollablefactors (e.g. weather and terrain) and a diverse cross-section of autonomy levels,spanning teleoperated and fully autonomous field robots. This network willbecome a trusted partner to regulators, policymakers, researchers and industry(from robotics developers to farmer end-users), delivering evidence to supportprogressive regulation, building cohesion to develop and champion industrystandards, and supporting businesses through demonstration of regulatorycompliance testing and training accreditation.
Innovate UK
UK Agri-Tech Centre
University of Lincoln; ManufacturingTechnology Centre